Cybersecurity RMF Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Cybersecurity RMF Lead to design, implement, and manage RMF policies and procedures supporting database and software security. You will apply advanced consulting skills, mentor teammates, and help clients achieve continuous monitoring and compliant system operations.

You have 5+ years RMF experience (system categorization, control selection, and A&A), knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, and ability to integrate Zero Trust into security architecture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of RMF experience including system categorization, control selection, implementation, and continuous monitoring.
• Experience supporting A&A activities such as evidence collection, POA&M updates, and security documentation.
• Experience interpreting security controls like NIST SP 800-53 to ensure compliance throughout the system lifecycle.
• Experience integrating Zero Trust principles into RMF packages and system security architecture.
• Bachelor's degree in MIS/IT/CS/Math/Engineering/Physical Science; certifications such as CASP+/Security+/SSCP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage RMF policies and procedures for database and software security.
• Support assessments and authorization activities and drive continuous monitoring.
• Mentor and may supervise team members on RMF activities.

Skills

RMF experience

A&A support

NIST SP 800-53 knowledge

Zero Trust integration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cybersecurity RMF Lead The Opportunity: Design, implement, and manage policies and procedures to ensure database and software security. Apply advanced consulting skills or extensive technical expertise and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Work without considerable direction. Mentor and may supervise team members.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with RMF, including supporting system categorization, control selection, implementation, and continuous monitoring
• Experience supporting Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities such as evidence collection, POA&M updates, and security documentation
• Experience evaluating and interpreting security controls such as NIST SP 800 53 to ensure compliance throughout the system lifecycle
• Experience integrating Zero Trust principles into RMF packages and system security architecture
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business, Engineering, or Physical Science
• CompTIA Advance Security Practitioner (CASP+), CompTIA Security+, or Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience leading RMF efforts across multiple systems, including providing oversight, task delegation, and ensuring continuous compliance throughout operations
• Experience conducting security engineering analyses, including advising system owners on risk impacts, mitigations, and RMF aligned design tradeoffs
• Experience integrating RMF workflows with DevSecOps or Agile execution environments, including sprint-based compliance validation and continuous monitoring
• Experience performing enterprise risk assessments, documenting findings, and advising leadership on security posture and compliance roadmaps
• DoD 8140 CWF-Aligned Certifications
• Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

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