Security Engineer

This position is for a RMF security engineer and requires 5 years of experience with RMF / Sec engineering. Provides end-to-end A&A support for DoD cybersecurity, privacy, and financial controls implementation, testing, monitoring, and enforcement. Interprets risks and recommends approaches to meeting DoD compliance and cybersecurity requirements in accordance with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) Controls and DoD Policy. 

Minimum requirements: 

• DoD Secret Clearance
• 5 years of experience
• Experience in mapping, implementing, interpreting, and documenting RMF security controls
• Experienced managing the eMASS cybersecurity management tool
• Experience developing and submitting at least six (6) ATO packages

Additional requirements:

• Thorough understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process within the federal government, including knowledge of all phases of the RMF lifecycle.
• Proven experience in assisting client risk management tasks, such as managing POA&M, conducting Security Tests and Evaluations (ST&E), creating system documentation, performing authorizations, carrying out risk assessments, handling third-party audits, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 standards, and performing threat assessments according to the RMF lifecycle and processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency to plan and monitor security control implementation for the protection of networks, enclaves, and information systems.
• Strong communication abilities, including working closely with highly technical administrators to enhance overall security measures.
• Ability to generate and interpret ACAS scans to identify system vulnerabilities and monitor remediation efforts or mitigation strategies.
• Working knowledge and experience implementing and evaluating manual Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC).
• Working knowledge of common assessment & authorization (A&A) application platforms e.g. eMASS, CSAM, Xacta, etc.
• Previous experience in a technical role such as a system or network administrator is a plus.

A notification to prospective applicants that reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by the employer and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and that subsequent reinvestigations may be required. If the position is covered by the Counterintelligence Evaluation Program regulations at 10 CFR part 709, the announcement should also alert applicants that successful completion of a counterintelligence evaluation may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.