Cybersecurity Assessment And Authorization Subject Matter Expert (SME)

VivSoft Technologies LLC; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

PTO

401K match

Training reimbursement

Job summary

VivSoft Technologies LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support A&A of information systems in a remote US-based role. The SME will apply RMF and NIST-based controls across DoD and federal environments.

Responsibilities include executing authorization processes, serving as SME, assessing residual risk, and briefing leadership on RMF outcomes. Candidate should have at least 5 years of C&A experience and strong security controls expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of C&A experience, including RMF and NIST-based processes.
• DoD or federal government cybersecurity experience is required.
• Experience assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Execute cybersecurity processes to authorize information systems and maintain existing system authorizations
• Serve as SME support for systems undergoing the authorization process
• Apply NIST 800-53 security controls to assessment and authorization of large, complex IT infrastructures
• Determine residual risk and assess impact on RMF authorization
• Brief senior leadership on RMF status and outcomes

Skills

RMF experience

NIST-based C&A

DoD / Federal cybersecurity

Security controls assessment

Risk assessment

Executive briefing

Job description

Cybersecurity Assessment And Authorization Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Sep 25, 2026

Job Title: Cybersecurity Assessment And Authorization Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Location: Remote, USA
Clearance Required: Secret Clearance
Position Type: Full-Time**

About the company: **

At VivSoft, we aim to solve complex federal problems using emerging and open technologies in a collaborative and rewarding environment. VivSoft is a diverse team of strategists, engineers, designers, and creators experienced in building high-performance, effective software, with a focus on impactful organisational design and software delivery dynamics. We build secure Software Factories based on DoD reference designs and NIST Frameworks for Cloud and DevSecOps. These factories deliver AI/ML Applications, Data Science Platforms, Blockchain and Microservices for DoD, Healthcare and Civilian Agencies

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of information systems and associated cybersecurity policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute cybersecurity processes to authorize information systems and maintain existing system authorizations
• Serve as SME support for systems undergoing the authorization process
• Apply NIST 800-53 security controls to the assessment and authorization of large, complex IT infrastructures, including large and small enclaves, cloud-hosted services, operational technology, AIS applications, and outsourced IT processes
• Determine residual risk associated with identified vulnerabilities (e.g., non-compliant security controls) and assess potential impact on current or future system authorization
• Brief senior leadership on the status and outcomes of systems undergoing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process

Skills Required:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant Certification & Accreditation (C&A) experience, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST-based C&A processes
• DoD or federal government cybersecurity experience required
• Experience assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (Healthcare benefits are 100% employer-paid for employees only)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Flexible/Combined PTO, Bereavement Leave, 11 Company Paid Holidays)
• 401K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Professional Development Training Reimbursement.

VivSoft Technologies

Solving complex Public Sector Use cases using emerging technologies - SBIR Phase III Awardee

VivSoft leverages innovative technologies like DevSecOps, Cloud, AI/ML, and Blockchain to drive transformative solutions for public sector challenges across federal, state, and local agencies.

IT Services and IT Consulting Professional Services

Company size 51-200 employees

Company type Self-owned Founded 2011

Total funding 0

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14% in 12 mo

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Where they work

Headquarters Ashburn, Virginia