Cyber RMF/ATO Engineer

Integral; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Integral Federal in the Tysons, VA area seeks a Cyber RMF/ATO Engineer to sustain RMF compliance and ATO readiness for VA products and environments, coordinating A&A with VA teams and external partners.

You will manage scan activities (Nessus, WASA, SCCD), maintain ATO documentation, and ensure policy adherence to NIST 800-53 and VA standards, while contributing to secure, reliable IT solutions for the VA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT and 7–10 years of experience.
• Deep knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53, VA Handbook 6500, federal ATO processes.
• Familiar with VA security tools: Nessus, WASA, SCCD, Pen testing tools, ConMon/Ongoing Authorization, eMASS, or ServiceNow CAM.
• Experience with continuous monitoring, logging, SIEM, intrusion detection, and incident response.
• Strong documentation and audit-readiness skills; ability to obtain Public Trust.
• Preferred: experience with AWS VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC).

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous monitoring, remediation, audit support, and A&A documentation for ATO sustainment.
• Maintain and update ATO packages for all products and environments.
• Coordinate VA A&A processes with product teams, VA OIS, and partners for RMF compliance.
• Ensure adherence to VA security policies, standards, and NIST SP 800-37 Rev 2.
• Coordinate and execute VA scans (Nessus, WASA, SCCD, etc.).
• Upload and track scan results in eMASS or VA-approved repositories.
• Maintain the full suite of ATO documentation.
• Implement Continuous Monitoring and CONOPS Plan.

Skills

RMF expertise

NIST 800-53

VA security standards

Continuous monitoring

Vulnerability scanning

Documentation & audit readiness

Public Trust

Network & security

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or IT-related field

Tools

Nessus

WASA

SCCD

Pen testing tools

eMASS

ConMon/Ongoing Authorization

ServiceNow CAM

Job description

Overview

The Cyber RMF/ATO Engineer is responsible for maintaining cybersecurity, RMF compliance, and ATO readiness for VA products and environments for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OIT), Product Delivery Services (PDS), Benefits and Memorials (BAM), Memorial and Benefit Services (MBS) deliver secure, reliable, and effective Information Technology (IT) solutions that support the Department’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Ensures continuous monitoring, vulnerability remediation, audit support, secure configuration management, and documentation required for Assessment & Authorization (A&A) and ongoing ATO sustainment
• Maintain and continuously update ATO packages for all supported products and environments.
• Facilitate VA Assessment & Authorization (A&A) processes and coordinate with Product teams, VA OIS, and external partners to ensure RMF compliance.
• Ensure adherence to VA security policies, standards, federal law, and NIST SP 800‑37 Rev 2 guidelines.
• Coordinate and execute required VA security scans including:
• Nessus, Database Scans, Web Application Security Assessment (WASA), Security Configuration Compliance Data (SCCD), Threat Modeling, Penetration Tests, Continuous Monitoring (ConMon), and Ongoing Authorization (OA).
• Upload and track scan results in eMASS or other VA‑approved repositories.
• Maintain, update, and manage the full suite of ATO documentation
• Implement and maintain Continuous Monitoring and Operations Support CONOPS Plan.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or IT related degree with 7-10 years' experience
• Deep knowledge of RMF, NIST 800‑53, VA Handbook 6500 series, federal ATO processes, and VA cybersecurity standards.
• Familiar with VA-approved security tools: Nessus, WASA, SCCD, Pen testing tools, ConMon/Ongoing Authorization, eMASS, or ServiceNow CAM
• Experience with continuous monitoring, logging, SIEM tools, intrusion detection, and incident response
• Working knowledge of networks, distributed systems, application security, and vulnerability scanning of infrastructure and software
• Excellent documentation and audit‑readiness skills
• Public Trust

Preferred:

• Experience with AWS VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC)

Company Overview

Integral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes and deliver ... positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure.

Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal!

Our package also includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Earned Bonuses & Awards
• Professional Training Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability