Defense & Space, Cybersecurity, Information Technology Services, Government Contracting

Cybersecurity RMF Specialist

Herndon, VAOnsiteContract$120,000–$150,000 /yrPosted 24 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

RMF
DoD Impact Level 5
DoD Impact Level 6
eMASS
Continuous Authorization to Operate
cATO
Security Control Assessor
Authorizing Official
DoD Cloud Service Providers
AWS Govcloud

Nice to have

DoD Architecture Framework
DoDAF
CC SRG
DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook
DevSecOps
GitLab

Role summary

Dark Wolf is seeking a Cybersecurity RMF Specialist to manage the authorization of mission-critical software in DoD IL5 and IL6 environments. This role requires leading the end-to-end Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, developing a Body of Evidence (BoE) for Continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO), and acting as the primary liaison between engineers, developers, and government stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing eMASS, security controls, POA&Ms, Continuous Monitoring, vulnerability scans, and translating DISA STIG/SRG and NIST 800-53 requirements into actionable technical requirements. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience, direct experience with DoD Cloud Service Providers, and a DoD 8140/8570 IAM Level III certification.

Dark Wolf is seeking a Cybersecurity RMF Specialist to serve as the primary regulatory and technical authority for the authorization of mission-critical software in DoD Impact Level 5 (IL5) and Impact Level 6 (IL6) enclaves. This role is responsible for the independent management of the end-to-end Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including the development of a comprehensive Body of Evidence (BoE) for Continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO). The successful candidate will act as the principal liaison between Platform Engineers, Developers, and Government stakeholders - including Security Control Assessors (SCA) and Authorizing Officials (AO) - to ensure the rigorous application of cybersecurity principles within a DoD operational ecosystem. This position requires a candidate capable of navigating complex cloud security requirements independently to achieve and maintain software readiness for national security systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading the end-to-end RMF process specifically for DoD IL5 and IL6 environments, managing eMASS security controls, Artifacts, POA&Ms, and authorization documentation to maintain system compliance and security posture

Managing Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities and security artifacts, including maintaining, reviewing, validating, and submitting STIG checklists, architecture/network diagrams, HW/SW inventories, PPSM documentation, SBOMs, container image inventories, and supporting evidence to the DHA Cybersecurity Team

Coordinating ACAS/SAST Vulnerability scans, IAVA compliance, and remediation efforts with DHA Cybersecurity Team and Platform Engineers, tracking vulnerabilities and compliance findings through remediation and closure

Translating DISA STIG, SRG, and NIST 800-53 requirements into actionable technical requirements, partnering with Platform/Engineers to implement security controls through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and performing security control assessments

Serving as the primary cybersecurity liaison for government stakeholders, supporting CCB/change requests and briefing DHA cybersecurity teams and senior leadership on system security posture, compliance status, risks, remediation efforts, and the path to continued authorization

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of relevant Cybersecurity experience, with a focus on DoD RMF and Impact Level 5/6 authorizations

Direct experience with DoD Cloud Service Providers (e.g. AWS Govcloud) ecosystems

Proven ability to independently lead coordination with government Security Control Assessors (SCA) and mission partners

Experience with eMASS and the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service for managing DoD system records

Knowledge of security scanning tools (e.g., Static Analysis, Dynamic Analysis, etc.)

Experience with using Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence

Confidence in providing briefings, presentations, and in conducting/guiding meetings with senior leadership and stakeholders

DoD 8140/8570 IAM Level III Certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or GSLC)

US Citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance

B.A. or B.S. Information Security, Computer Science or related discipline

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)

Experience with Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG)

Experience with DoD DevSecOps Fundamentals Playbook

Experience with DevSecOps Platforms such as GitLab or GitHub

Understanding of container based application development tools (e.g., Docker, Docker Compose, Kubernetes)

Understanding of "Continuous ATO" (cATO) concepts and the integration of automated security testing into DevSecOps pipelines

This role requires a hybrid presence in Northern Virginia. The compensation for this role is estimated to be between $120,000-$150,000, commensurate on experience.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity, confirm US Citizenship, and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.

We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.

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