Senior Cybersecurity Engineer – RMF Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage the security authorization process for systems and applications, ensuring adherence to NIST guidelines and DoD regulations.

• Navigate through the Risk Management Framework lifecycle.

• Create security documentation and perform risk assessments.

• Guarantee that systems uphold high standards of security and compliance.

• Collaborate with COTR and Sponsor Staff management to enhance the technical and operational effectiveness of capabilities.

• Suggest ongoing improvements to cyber defense processes and architectures, including analysis, incident handling, reporting products, and the reporting lifecycle.

• Ensure the efficient operation of Agency IT systems and network defenses.

• Provide incident response capabilities and reports that enhance situational awareness.

• Integrate information and consolidate data into actionable events using available tools.

• Automate labor-intensive and inefficient cyber defense processes.

• Propose and execute technical solutions with the Sponsor to optimize time for mission objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience is required.

• Proven experience in security risk assessment and management within cloud environments (GCP preferred).

• Experience in constructing authorization packages.

• US Citizenship is mandatory.

• An active Secret clearance or interim Secret clearance is required.

• Verification of identity and completion of necessary employment eligibility verification is required upon hire.

🏝️ Benefits

• EEO/AA employer dedicated to promoting equality for minorities, women, veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected categories.