Assistant IT Security Lead - RMF & DoD Compliance

Mks2, Llc; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS2 Technologies, LLC is seeking an Assistant IT Support Lead to bolster cybersecurity operations and RMF compliance for DoD systems at Fort Bragg. The role focuses on maintaining accreditation, managing RMF artifacts, and ensuring compliance with DoD cyber requirements.

The candidate will lead in vulnerability management, coordinate with stakeholders, and support security assessments and reporting for government leadership. Active Secret clearance and DoD experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, cybersecurity, CS, information systems, or related field.
• Associate degree +5 years of relevant cybersecurity/IT experience may substitute for bachelor's degree.
• Current DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) ISSO 722 qualification.
• CISSP, CISM or equivalent DoD-approved certification.
• Minimum of 20 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours annually.
• Must meet all DoD 8140.03 certification requirements at time of contract award.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity operations and RMF compliance efforts across enterprise IT environments.
• Develop, maintain, and update RMF artifacts, SSPs, POA&Ms, security assessments, and authorization packages.
• Administer and manage DoD RMF packages within eMASS.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and security compliance reviews using ACAS/Nessus.
• Analyze security findings and craft remediation to reduce cyber risk.
• Support continuous monitoring and security control assessments.
• Assist in security architecture reviews and implementation of controls.
• Support incidents response activities, investigations, and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate with system admins, network engineers, and stakeholders for timely remediation.
• Monitor compliance with DoD cybersecurity regulations and RMF requirements.
• Prepare reports and status updates for government leadership.
• Support audits, inspections, accreditation efforts, and readiness reviews.

Skills

RMF compliance

Vulnerability assessment

DoD RMF processes

ACAS/Nessus

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field

Associate degree +5 years of relevant cybersecurity or IT experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree requirement

Tools

eMASS

ACAS/Nessus

Job description

MKS2 Technologies, LLC is seeking an Assistant IT Support Lead to bolster cybersecurity operations and RMF compliance for DoD systems at Fort Bragg. The role focuses on maintaining accreditation, managing RMF artifacts, and ensuring compliance with DoD cyber requirements.

The candidate will lead in vulnerability management, coordinate with stakeholders, and support security assessments and reporting for government leadership. Active Secret clearance and DoD experience are essential.