Assessment and Authorization RMF Engineer

MANTECH; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Virginia Beach, VA seeks a motivated A&A RMF Engineer to join our team onsite. You will develop, submit, and maintain Cyber and A&A artifacts for Navy RMF and Authorizations to Operate (ATO). You will coordinate POA&Ms, support RMF tools, and work with owners and engineers to ensure proper control implementation.

The role demands strong analytical skills, DoD RMF experience, and the ability to travel up to 10%. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of Masters degree.
• Experience with DIACAP, RMF, NIST and other federal guidelines.
• CE/OS certifications (e.g., Linux, Windows, VMWare).
• IAT-II level at minimum (SECNAV M-5239.2 / DoD 8140/8570).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop, submit, and maintain all Cyber and A&A artifacts as part of Navy RMF for ATOs.
• Support hardware and software configuration baseline updates for NETTN enclaves and NTB software deliveries.
• Coordinate RMF package escalation and POA&Ms for findings.
• Collaborate with system owners, security engineers, and technical teams to ensure controls are documented.
• Contribute to a team environment focused on innovation and efficient work practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Cybersecurity knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma + 5+ years experience

Tools

ACAS

SCAP

HBSS

MCCAST

eMASS

XACTA

eArcher

VRAM

DITPR-DON/DADMS

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Risk Management Framework (RMF) Engineer to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA. This position is onsite.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Reports directly to the Project Manager and supports execution in a matrix organization.
• Responsible for the development, submission, and maintenance of all Cyber and A&A artifacts as part of the Navy’s RMF in support of Authorizations to Operate (ATOs).
• Supports hardware and software configuration baseline updates for NETTN enclaves and systems as well as Navy Training Baseline (NTB) software configuration deliveries.
• Work with RMF Package escalation process and procedures.
• Work with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) (or equivalent system based on Enclave classification, i.e. XACTA) plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms) for ongoing and closed findings.
• Works alongside system owners, security engineers and technical teams to ensure cybersecurity controls are properly implemented, reviewed and documented.
• Support a team environment based on mutual respect and teamwork, dedicated to innovation and effective, efficient work practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of Masters degree
• Experience working with Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP), Risk Management Framework (RMF), National Institute Standards and Technology (NIST), and other federal guidelines
• Computing Environment/Operating System (CE/OS) certifications (ex. Linux, Windows, VMWare)
• IAT-II level at a minimum in accordance with SECNAV M-5239.2 and DoD 8140/8570. (ex. CompTia Sec+)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the United States Navy preferred
• Experience utilizing assessment tools (e.g., ACAS, SCAP, HBSS) and RMF process tools (e.g., MCCAST, eMASS, XACTA, eArcher, VRAM and DITPR-DON/DADMS) preferred CISSP certifications
• Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and independently performs a wide variety of complicated tasks
• Strong technical, interpersonal, written, and verbal skills

Clearance Requirements

• Must have a current and active Secret clearance

Physical Requirements

• Up to 10% travel anticipated.
• Work will require movement from Government site to and from MANTECH site for client meetings and support functions.
• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which involve delivering presentations.