ATO Administrator II

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Education and training

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS in Quantico, VA, is seeking a senior cybersecurity professional to lead RMF and accreditation activities for DoD information systems. You will author SSPs, manage eMASS artifacts, and collaborate with ISSMs and technical teams to ensure compliant, timely delivery of security packages.

The role requires a U.S. citizen with an active DoD clearance, 6+ years in federal environments, and an IAT Level III certification.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required and active DoD clearance.
• 6+ years in federal cybersecurity, with 4+ years in DoD RMF environments.
• IAT Level III certification (CISSP/CASP+/CISM) required.
• Experience with RMF including SSP, CCB, COOP documentation.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, and DoD directives.

Responsibilities

• Author detailed security assessment reports, SSPs, and RARs for multiple ATO packages in eMASS.
• Utilize the eMASS platform to manage the authorization lifecycle.
• Upload and maintain RMF artifacts, develop SOPs, and create security diagrams.
• Ensure ATO packages are maintained and deadlines are met for submission/renewal.
• Collaborate with system owners, ISSMs, and technical teams for accurate documentation and compliance.
• May involve basic system configuration, patch management, and troubleshooting.
• Lead training initiatives on RMF processes, security tool administration, and incident response protocols.

Skills

IAT Level III cert

Security leadership

Project management

Federal cybersecurity

Communication

Tools

eMASS

ACAS

DoDI 8500.01

Job description

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Join us to be part of a dynamic, collaborative environment dedicated to innovation and customer success.

Responsibilities

An Average Day:

• Author detailed security assessment reports, System Security Plans (SSPs), and Risk Assessment Reports (RARs) for multiple Authority to Operate (ATO) packages in eMASS
• Utilize the eMASS platform to manage the authorization lifecycle
• Upload and maintain RMF artifacts (Body of Evidence), develop SOPs, and create security-related diagrams.
• Ensure that ATO packages are maintained and deadlines are met for package submission and or renewal.
• Collaborate with system owners, ISSMs, and technical teams for accurate documentation and compliance.
• May involve basic system configuration, patch management, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Lead training initiatives on RMF processes, security tool administration, and incident response protocols for team development.

Qualifications

• As a requirement of this position, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen. In accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(2)(C) , we will not consider candidates for this position who do not meet the aforementioned conditions.
• Must hold active DOD Interim Secret or Secret Clearance .
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in federal cybersecurity environments, with at least four years in managing complex DoD information systems and RMF processes.
• Must have an IAT Level III security certification such as CISSP, CASP+ CE or CISM
• Strong proficiency with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes including System Security Plan (SSP) development, Control Correlation Bridge (CCB) implementation, and Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) documentation.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are crucial.
• Proven leadership capabilities with experience managing technical teams or projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of NIST 800-53 security control families, ACAS, DoD STIGs implementation, continuous monitoring, and federal compliance frameworks including FedRAMP, FISMA, and DoD Instruction DoDI 8500.01 and 01 requirements .
• Demonstrated experience with assessment tools like vulnerability management systems, eMASS (Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service), and automated compliance reporting platforms used in DoD Risk Management Framework implementations.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee‑owners. The salary range for this position is USD $110,000.00/Yr. - USD $140,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

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