Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

CALIBRE Systems, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CALIBRE Systems, Inc. seeks a Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Subject Matter Expert to support DoD systems. This critical role involves guiding complex IT infrastructures through RMF, ensuring compliance with NIST 800-53 standards. Ideal candidates possess robust cybersecurity expertise and a DoD Top Secret Clearance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with RMF and NIST A&A.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance required.
• Proven ability to assess security controls.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for A&A processes and policies.
• Guide systems through the RMF process.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities and assess impact on authorization.

Skills

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

NIST Assessment & Authorization (A&A)

DoD cybersecurity processes

vulnerability assessment

Education

DoD 8570 Baseline Certification: IAM Level III

Job description

Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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Category

Project and Program Management

Job Location

Alexandria, Virginia

Tracking Code

RAS 5124-585

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

CALIBRE is an employee-owned mission focused solutions and digital transformation company.

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Department of Defense (DoD) information systems through all phases of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. This position plays a critical role in guiding large, complex IT infrastructures through system assessment, authorization, and compliance—ensuring alignment with NIST 800-53 security controls and DoD cybersecurity requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the cybersecurity SME for A&A processes, policies, and procedures.
• Guide systems through the RMF process, including control assessment, risk determination, and authorization recommendations.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities, assign severity ratings, and assess the impact on authorization status.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls across complex environments such as DLA’s IT infrastructure.
• Support cybersecurity compliance across Cloud, Operational Technology (OT), ICS, and warehouse execution systems.
• Provide expert briefings to senior leadership on system risk status and authorization progress.
  
  

Required Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST Assessment & Authorization (A&A).
• Direct experience with DoD cybersecurity processes and system authorization efforts.
• Proven ability to assess security controls and conduct reviews within large, enterprise-level organizations.
• In-depth understanding of DoD A&A implementation and supporting policies.
• Experience in securing emerging technologies including Cloud, ICS, warehouse execution systems, and OT infrastructures.
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance required.
• Must possess IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 3 (T3) at the time of proposal submission.
• For DLA CERT roles: Must possess DoD Top Secret Clearance and IT-I Critical Sensitive (Tier 5/T5) clearance at the time of proposal submission.
• DoD 8570 Baseline Certification: IAM Level III (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSLC).
• For DLA CERT Analyst roles: CSSP-Analyst certification required.
  
  

CALIBRE and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports transitioning service members, veterans and individuals with disabilities. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package. To be considered, please apply via our website at www.calibresys.com. Come join our dynamic team. #CALIBRECareers

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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