Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist
Arlington, VA
Full Time Mid-level / Intermediate Clearance required USD 81K - 152K * est.
GCyber
GCyber, a leading government IT contractor, specializes in empowering U.S. Defense and Federal agencies with cutting-edge technology solutions. We provide top-tier Infrastructure and Operations, Security and Risk Management, and Portfolio &...As the Cybersecurity Compliance Specialist, you will:
- Review and validate RMF artifacts, including SSPs, POAMs, RARs, SAPs, and SCTMs using eMASS or similar platforms.
- Support Security Control Assessors (SCAs) by evaluating control implementation, compliance, and risk posture.
- Advise system owners and ISSMs on remediation plans, control inheritance, and RMF documentation requirements.
- Track POAM status, identify risk trends, and support continuous monitoring and annual reauthorization activities.
- Ensure application of DISA STIGs, NIST 800-53 controls, and DoD security policies across assigned systems.
- Participate in the assessment of ICAM controls, inherited security boundaries, and identity/access configurations.
- Contribute to cyber policy documentation, SOP updates, and governance improvement efforts.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
- DoD 8570 IAT II certification
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related technical discipline.
- At least 10 years of cybersecurity experience supporting RMF and A&A activities in DoD or other federal environments.
- Familiarity with NIST 800-53, eMASS, STIGs, and risk-based cybersecurity assessments.
- Experience developing and reviewing RMF documentation and coordinating with stakeholders across IT and security teams.
Our Benefits
GCyber is committed to the well-being and development of every employee. Our benefits are designed to support your personal and professional goals, from health and wellness programs to retirement savings and career development opportunities. Highlights include:
- 26 Days of Paid Leave + Annual PTO Increase
- An extra day of paid leave for every year of employment with GCyber
- Paid Parental Leave
- Additional Leave Allowances for Military Duty, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
- 401(k) Matching
- 100% Company-funded Disability Insurance
- 90% Company-Funded Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with contributions to insurance benefits for spouses, children, and family members
- Training and Professional Development Plans
- Commuter Benefits Plan
- Parking and Transportation Allowance
Equal Opportunity Employer
GCyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you don't have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
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* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: Clearance Compliance DISA DoD DoDD 8570 eMASS Governance Monitoring NIST NIST 800-53 Risk analysis Risk Assessment Report RMF SCTM STIGs System Security Plan TS/SCI
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