Cyber Security Specialist

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer with deep experience supporting the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) lifecycle for federal information systems. This role focuses on STIG compliance, vulnerability management, POA&M tracking, and incident response for high-impact systems operating in classified environments.

• Provide end-to-end RMF and ATO support, including development, maintenance, and submission of security authorization packages.
• Manage and maintain eMASS artifacts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
• Conduct and oversee STIG compliance activities across operating systems, databases, and platforms; document findings and remediation actions.
• Identify, track, and manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), coordinating with technical teams to drive remediation to closure.
• Perform and review vulnerability assessments using tools such as Nessus and STIG scanning utilities; analyze results and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support incident response activities, including investigation, reporting, and coordination with security leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop and update RMF documentation such as SSPs, SARs, RARs, and continuous monitoring artifacts.
• Collaborate with ISSOs, ISSEs, system owners, developers, and program leadership to ensure ongoing compliance with federal and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Support continuous monitoring activities and ATO renewals in accordance with NIST, DoD, and agency-specific guidance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supporting RMF / ATO processes for federal information systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Active Top Secret / SCI clearance.

Requirements

• Preference to candidates who have experience supporting DCSA or a federal agency.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CAP, CEH, or Security+).
• Hands-on experience with eMASS, including package creation and ongoing maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of STIG compliance, vulnerability scanning, and remediation processes.
• Experience managing and reporting POA&Ms through resolution.
• Familiarity with Nessus and other vulnerability assessment and STIG scanning tools.
• Experience supporting or participating in incident response efforts within a classified or regulated environment.
• Solid understanding of NIST RMF and federal cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Background working in classified cloud or hybrid environments.
• Experience with continuous monitoring and ATO sustainment activities.
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs, ACAS, or similar DoD-aligned security tools.

Benefits

• We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable Accommodations are available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs.
• All information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $118,807.00 - $201,971.00.