The Role
Who we are:
Makpar is a comprehensive professional and technical solutions provider for the Federal government. We combine functional and technical expertise in cloud engineering, data management, cybersecurity and emerging technologies to deliver mission success. We build the right IT solution for government clients by partnering with them to understand their WHAT, WHY, and HOW. Using our signature consulting methodology that we call “The Makpar Way,” we help agencies navigate the ongoing changes in the Federal technology landscape. We succeed where others fail because of our connected and engaged workforce are dedicated to delivering success for our clients and the American people.
Our Mission: We solve complex problems for the Federal government to accelerate access to citizen services.
When it comes to excellence, we deliver. Learn more about our employer brand at makpar.com/careers.
Role Responsibilities
- Oversee the implementation and monitoring of IT security controls for UiPath RPA/AI environments across Federal programs.
- Manage system Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes, working closely with system owners, developers, and security assessors.
- Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and risk analyses to ensure continuous compliance with NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP, and agency-specific standards.
- Develop and maintain security documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms, Incident Response Plans, etc.) for automated systems.
- Support secure integration of UiPath with other enterprise tools, cloud platforms, and data sources.
- Advise on secure configuration, encryption, identity management, and access control policies for RPA/AI solutions.
- Collaborate with developers, system engineers, and Federal stakeholders to ensure that security is embedded throughout the automation lifecycle.
- Track and respond to audit findings and security incidents related to automation systems.
- Stay current with evolving cybersecurity threats and provide recommendations to enhance the RPA/AI security posture.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in information assurance and cybersecurity, including support of Federal RPA/AI initiatives.
- Strong working knowledge of NIST 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, and RMF compliance frameworks.
- Experience supporting UiPath deployments or other RPA tools from a security perspective.
- Proven expertise in security documentation, accreditation packages, and system hardening practices.
- Familiarity with cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and their associated security controls.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with technical and non-technical Federal stakeholders.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CAP, Security+, or CEH.
- Experience working within secure Federal enclaves and classified environments.
- Working knowledge of STIGs, SCAP tools, and SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight).
- Experience with automated security testing tools and secure DevSecOps pipelines.
Additional Requirement
- Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years.
- Must reside in the local Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia Area (DMV).
Benefits:
At Makpar Corporation we understand that we all need to balance work and life – that is why we have a great benefits package, excellent training and career development opportunities, flexible work schedules along with a generous compensation package. At Makpar, we believe in keeping our employees happy, healthy and engaged. We pride ourselves in providing outstanding benefits, creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, collaborate, and be inquisitive in order to achieve goals.
Start your career today and be a part of something meaningful!
Makpar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The Company
What We Do
Makpar provides high level strategic and project management services based on over 10 years of experience in customer focused, cutting edge technology in product development, big data and analytics. With a principal office in Loudon County, Virginia, we have access to the best and the brightest people in the industry who have a passion for helping our clients. Our highly experienced consultants will work on your most pressing challenges day in and day out and will deliver results that will delight you. We value integrity, honesty, and open communications in all our dealings. We continually strive to improve ourselves through soliciting feedback and evaluating our results against the best in the industry.
