Cybersecurity Engineer / RMF Specialist

Remote Jobs; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 136,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a candidate to lead the security authorization process and develop risk assessments while ensuring compliance with NIST guidelines. The role offers remote work flexibility and a salary up to $160,000. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 3 years of experience. U.S. Citizenship with a Secret clearance is required.

Benefits

Opportunity for career advancement

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• US Citizenship required with an active Secret clearance or interim Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the security authorization process for systems and applications.
• Develop security documentation and conduct risk assessments.
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement of cyber defense processes.

Skills

Security risk assessment

Cloud environments (GCP preferred)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Overview

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $160,000
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Primarily remote work flexibility
• Engage in critical projects that contribute to national security
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Chance to leverage and enhance your expertise in risk management frameworks

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the security authorization process for systems and applications in compliance with NIST guidelines and DoD regulations
• Develop security documentation and conduct risk assessments to ensure compliance and security standards are met
• Provide recommendations for continuous improvement of cyber defense processes and architectures
• Maximize the use of existing tools to correlate information and synthesize data into actionable insights
• Identify and implement automation solutions for manual processes within the cyber defense program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in security risk assessment and management in cloud environments (GCP preferred)
• Proven experience in building authorization packages
• US Citizenship required with an active Secret clearance or interim Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with NIST guidelines and DoD regulations
• Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in cybersecurity

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