Cybersecurity Specialist - ACWS

DSA Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

DSA Inc. in New Jersey seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist to implement RMF controls and support secure ops across ACWS apps, infra, and cloud services.

The role conducts STIG reviews, vulnerability assessments, and audits, maintains RMF, ATO, and POA&M evidence, and supports DevSecOps pipelines with strong access controls and incident response.

A DoD 8140-certified credential and an active DoD Secret clearance are required; federal security experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field is required.
• 5+ years supporting cybersecurity, information assurance, RMF, vulnerability management, or secure operations.
• DoD 8140-compliant certification (CISSP, CASP+, CySA+ or equivalent) is required.
• Knowledge of NIST controls, STIGs, POA&M, access control, incident response, risk assessment, and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Implement and validate RMF security controls across ACWS apps, infra, cloud services, and integrations.
• Conduct STIG reviews, vulnerability assessments, security scans, and remediation tracking.
• Maintain RMF, ATO, POA&M, continuous monitoring, and audit evidence.
• Support secure DevSecOps pipelines, access controls, incident response, and security operations.
• Coordinate assessments, audits, and compliance activities to strengthen ACWS security posture.

Skills

RMF & vulnerability management

Continuous monitoring

Security documentation

Access control & incident response

DevSecOps pipelines

NIST & STIGs

Active Secret clearance

Education

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

Job description

Cybersecurity Specialist Summary:

All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.

Performs continuous monitoring, vulnerability remediation, security documentation, control support, and compliance activities for the IL-5 environment.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
• 5+ Years supporting cybersecurity, information assurance, RMF, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, or secure operations.
• DoD 8140-compliant cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CASP+, CySA+ or equivalent compliant certification
• Knowledge of NIST controls, STIGs, POA&M management, access control, incident response, risk assessment, vulnerability remediation, audit readiness, and compliance documentation.
• DoD experience securing cloud-hosted environments, DevSecOps pipelines, application platforms, databases, and enterprise integrations.
• Active Secret clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with federal security requirements, eMASS coordination, IL5/IL6 environments, low-code platforms, and compliance support for mission systems is strongly desired
• Experience with Appian-based solutions in federal or regulated environments strongly preferred

Responsibilities:

• Implement and validate RMF security controls across ACWS applications, infrastructure, cloud services, and integrations.
• Conduct STIG compliance reviews, vulnerability assessments, security scans, and remediation tracking.
• Maintain RMF, ATO, POA&M, continuous-monitoring, and audit evidence
• Support secure DevSecOps pipelines, access controls, incident response, and security operations.
• Coordinate assessments, audits, and compliance activities to strengthen ACWS security posture and maintain authorization.

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DSA - Salary Pay Range

$135,000 - $145,000 USD

Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.