Accreditation & Authorization Lead - TS/SCI Cleared - 174986 - 175283 - 175870

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible schedule

Growth opportunities

PTO and sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in Newington, VA seeks an Accreditation & Authorization Lead to oversee RMF activities across the system lifecycle in a DoD/federal program. You will prepare SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, SCTMs, and risk reports, support ATO/ATC processes, conduct vulnerability reviews, and coordinate with ISSOs, engineers, and government customers to embed cybersecurity requirements in design and operations.

The role requires 3+ years in RMF/compliance in a federal or DoD setting, a TS/SCI

Qualifications

• 3+ years RMF/compliance or information assurance in federal/DoD environment.
• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• Hands-on with NIST RMF process and ATO lifecycle.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53/800-37, DoD RMF, STIGs, vulnerability management.
• Experience developing RMF package documents.
• Familiar with eMASS and tools like ACAS/Nessus.
• Strong cybersecurity principles, risk management and controls.
• Active DoD 8570/8140 certifications (Security+, CISSP, CAP, CASP+).

Responsibilities

• Lead RMF activities across system lifecycle from categorization to continuous monitoring.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, SCTMs, and risk reports.
• Assess compliance with NIST 800-53 and related standards.
• Coordinate ATO/ATC and periodic reauthorization.
• Conduct security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses.
• Track remediation and ensure findings are closed on schedule.
• Support continuous monitoring, vulnerability management and audits.
• Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs/ISSMs, engineers and government customers.
• Utilize eMASS, ACAS/Nessus, SCAP and other platforms to monitor posture.

Skills

RMF process

Risk management

Cybersecurity

Information assurance

Security clearance

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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