Cyber Security SME

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 116,200 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plans

Education assistance

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a federal government contractor seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support RMF and A&A activities for DoD programs. The role involves assisting SSE managers with CNSSI 1253 and JSIG RMF implementations, and creating RMF artifacts to ensure Authority to Operate milestones.

The position is hybrid, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days remote per week, with responsibilities ranging from documentation updates to continuous monitoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant Cybersecurity experience.
• Active DoD 8570.01/IAM certification or equivalent.
• Secret clearance.
• Experience with RMF and NIST SP 800-53.
• Experience as an ISSM in RMF environments.
• Experience supporting ACAT programs.

Responsibilities

• Support RMF implementation and CNSSI 1253/JSIG guidance as requested.
• Provide A&A support and maintain PO A&A documentation.
• Transition system security terminology from JAFAN 6/3 to RMF across program docs.
• Review A&A docs from system integrators to enable AO decisions.
• Create/review SSPs, SCTMs, POA&Ms, and related RMF artifacts.
• Maintain A&A package repository and ensure access controls.
• Support continuous monitoring plans per DoN cybersecurity policy.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and archive results.

Skills

RMF knowledge

NIST SP 800-53

DoD 8570.01/IAM

ISSMRMF experience

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

As a Cybersecurity Engineer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have an opportunity to do the following:

• Join us at an exciting time as we introduce next-generation technologies
• Be part of a group that provides game-changing capabilities to the nation
• Assist System Security Engineering (SSE) Managers with navigating DoD and DoN CS processes to include Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 1253 and Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementations upon request
• Provide dedicated Assessment and Authorization (A&A) support services as defined in the DoD/DoN Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Assist the customer in transitioning system security documentation from the existing JAFAN 6/3 terminology to the Risk Management Framework (RMF) terminology
• Conduct in-depth technical reviews of Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation from system integrators/developers supporting the PO to achieve successful Authorizing Official (AO) decisions in support of Authority to Operate (ATO) milestones IAW JSIG and NIST SP 800-137 Continuous Monitoring Requirements
• Conduct PO security control assessments of System Integrator/developer submitted A&A documentation to ensure compliance with RMF requirements
• Generate and submit PO A&A documentation required for submission of PO DoN Security Authorization (SA) packages
• Create/review the System Security Plans (SSP), Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM), Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M), OPSEC Plans, Cybersecurity Test Plan/Reports, IA Vulnerability Management Plans, and Risk Management Plans to ensure documentation/artifacts are in compliance with RMF requirements
• Ensure that all PO cybersecurity-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals; maintain the A&A package repository
• Implement/monitor Program Office (PO) continuous monitoring Plans/strategies to ensure compliance with DoN Cybersecurity policy.
• Ensure site compliance with cybersecurity inspections, assessments and reviews are synchronized and coordinated with affected parties and stakeholders as appropriate, and review/archive the documented results in support of Program level continuous monitoring Plans
• Prepare and update of the IA/CS components of various milestone decision support documents such as but not limited to the Systems Engineering Plans (SEP), Test and Evaluation Management Plans (TEMP) and Test and Evaluation Strategies (TES), and Integrated Logistic Support Plans (ILSP)

THIS HYBRID POSITION REQUIRES 3 DAYS OF WORK IN THE OFFICE AND 2 DAYS REMOTE PER WEEK

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience in Cybersecurity, Anti-Tamper and Information Assurance
• IAM or IAT DoD 8570.01 (Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program)//DoD 8140 (Cyberspace Workforce 8410 level III certified
• Secret Clearance
• Experience with RMF and/or National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53
• Experience as an ISSM or performing the role of an ISSM in an RMF environment
• Experience supporting ACAT programs

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $116,200.00/Yr. - USD $194,000.00/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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