Cybersecurity RMF Specialist Job at Jobs via Dice in Odenton

Overview

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity RMF Specialist to join the DISA Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN) team in support of an enterprise VoIP management system - GSM-O II contract at Fort Meade, MD. The ideal candidate will guide systems through the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) lifecycle, maintain the XACTA package and related security documentation on a fast-moving program. The role involves collaborating with customers, vendors, and technical/non-technical teammates, and providing security expertise while coordinating with system owners, ISSMs, and Authorizing Officials (AOs) throughout the ATO process.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert on the RMF process
• Lead the development, service, and annual sustainment of the Security Control Policy Plan in areas such as Control Implementation, Assessment and Monitoring, Mitigation Plans, Training and Awareness
• Assist the government with development, service, and annual sustainment of the Security Control Policy Plans for Contingency and Incident Response, Security Control Assessments, Roles and Responsibilities, and Compliance Requirements
• Provide strategic guidance to engineering and security teams regarding security controls and compliance requirements
• Coordinate with system owners, ISSOs, ISSMs, and AOs throughout the A&A process
• Support vulnerability assessments and security control testing in alignment with NIST SP 800-53 and organizational policies
• Track and manage remediation of identified risks and vulnerabilities
• Maintain continuous monitoring activities and support ongoing authorization initiatives
• Stay current on evolving federal cybersecurity mandates, policies, and technologies
• Maintain and update POAMs and waivers

Core Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 3 years in RMF
• Demonstrated experience leading ATO efforts
• Strong working knowledge of:
• NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, 800-127
• FIPS 199/200
• XACTA, eMASS
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills
• Capable of translating technical risk to impacts for non-technical stakeholders
• Detail-oriented
• Familiarity with a broad range of tools supporting cybersecurity and assessments inc
• Active SCI clearance or Top Secret (eligible for SCI) clearance
• Security+ is REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, CAP, CISM or equivalent cyber security certifications
• Experience supporting DoD, DHS, or IC RMF processes
• Familiarity with SIEMs and logging tools
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, SCCM)
• Local to Ft. Meade, MD

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development

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