Cybersecurity SME

IPTA; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IPT Associates (IPTA) in Fort Belvoir, VA is seeking a cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (A&A) to lead assessment and authorization efforts for information systems. You will apply RMF and NIST 800-53 controls, coordinate DoD processes, and work with stakeholders to maintain authorization.

A current DoD clearance and DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification are required; this is a full-time on-site position with a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Five years of C&A experience with RMF and NIST guidance.
• Experience assessing controls and reviews for large, complex orgs.
• Active security clearance.
• DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a cybersecurity SME for A&A of information systems.
• Executes DoD cybersecurity processes to authorize or maintain authorization.
• Understands how NIST 800-53 controls apply to large orgs’ IT, enclaves, and Cloud/outsourced services.
• Determines residual risk and implications on authorization.
• Briefs senior management on RMF progress and results.

Skills

RMF / C&A experience

NIST 800-53 knowledge

DoD cybersecurity

A&A processing

Education

DoD 8570 IAM Level III

Job description

Fort Belvoir, VA

At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.

Our Team

At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.

Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.

We're Looking For People Who

• Are curious and excited about technology
• Like solving problems and figuring things out
• Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team
• Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) with regards to Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of information systems and all associated cybersecurity policies and procedures
• Executes DoW/DLA cybersecurity processes to authorize information systems, maintain authorization of information systems, or serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for systems undergoing the authorization process
• Possess an understanding of how security controls identified in the NIST 800-53 apply to the process of assessing and authorizing a large organization's IT infrastructure such as DLA, in which there is a compilation of large and small enclaves, Cloud Hosted Services, Operational Technology, AIS applications and outsourced IT processes
• Determines the residual risk of an identified vulnerability (e.g., non-compliant security control) and determines the possible ramifications on the system's current or future authorization
• Briefs senior management on the progress or results of an information system undergoing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process

Requirements

• Five (5) years of relevant C&A experience; Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST C&A experience; DOD cybersecurity experience
• Experience in assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations
• Active security clearance
• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAM Level III

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.

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