Accreditation & Authorization Lead - TS/SCI Cleared - 174986

Piper Companies; Newington (VA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO & Sick Leave

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Accreditation & Authorization Lead to join a Federal Program in Newington, VA. You will lead RMF activities, develop SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, SCTMs, and support ATO/ATC processes to ensure DoD and federal cybersecurity compliance.

The role requires 3+ years in RMF/cybersecurity within federal or DoD environments, TS/SCI clearance, and hands-on NIST RMF experience. This onsite position offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting RMF, cybersecurity compliance, or information assurance in federal/DoD environments.
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance is required.
• Hands-on experience with the NIST RMF process and ATO lifecycle.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, DoD RMF, STIGs, and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Lead RMF activities through system lifecycle from categorization to authorization and continuous monitoring.
• Develop, maintain, and update security documentation: SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, SCTMs, Risk Assessment Reports.
• Assess and validate compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and federal standards.
• Coordinate ATO/ATC activities and periodic reauthorizations.
• Conduct security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses.

Skills

RMF experience

Cybersecurity

NIST RMF

DOD RMF

eMASS familiarity

Security clearance TS/SCI

Tools

eMASS

ACAS/Nessus

SCAP

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Accreditation & Authorization Lead to join a Federal Program located in Newington, VA. The Accreditation & Authorization Lead will play a critical role in ensuring systems maintain compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and federal cybersecurity requirements while enabling mission success through effective risk management practices.

Responsibilities of the A&A Lead:

• Lead and support RMF activities throughout the system lifecycle, from system categorization through authorization and continuous monitoring.
• Develop, maintain, and update cybersecurity documentation including:
  • System Security Plans (SSPs)
  • Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
  • Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
  • Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs)
  • Risk Assessment Reports
• Assess and validate compliance with NIST 800-53 security controls and applicable federal cybersecurity standards.
• Coordinate and support Authorization to Operate (ATO), Authority to Connect (ATC), and periodic reauthorization activities.
• Conduct security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses to identify threats and mitigation strategies.
• Track remediation efforts and ensure cybersecurity findings are resolved in accordance with organizational timelines.
• Support continuous monitoring initiatives, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity audits.
• Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, ISSMs, engineers, and government customers to ensure cybersecurity requirements are incorporated into system design and operations.
• Utilize tools such as eMASS, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP, and other cybersecurity platforms to maintain compliance and monitor security posture.

Qualifications of the A&A Lead:

• 3+ years of experience supporting RMF, cybersecurity compliance, or information assurance programs within a federal or DoD environment.
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Hands-on experience with the NIST RMF process and ATO lifecycle.
• Knowledge of:
  • NIST 800-53
  • NIST 800-37
  • DoD RMF
  • STIG implementation and compliance
  • Vulnerability management processes
• Experience developing and maintaining RMF package documentation.
• Familiarity with eMASS and vulnerability scanning tools such as ACAS/Nessus.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and security control implementation.
• Active DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification such as Security+, CISSP, CAP, CASP+, or equivalent.

Compensation for the A&A Lead:

• Salary Range: $140,000+ *flexible based on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law
• Flexible working schedule
• Unlimited opportunities for growth

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