Cybersecurity Validation & RMF Test Engineer

Amyx, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holidays

Professional Development Reimbursement

Job summary

Amyx, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Validation and Test Engineer to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) by performing validation, testing, and compliance activities across enterprise applications and environments.

The role involves evaluating the effectiveness of security controls, supporting RMF activities, and assisting with authorization and compliance efforts; you will work with cybersecurity personnel, engineers, developers, and government stakeholders to identify risks and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity assessment, control validation, compliance, or related security functions.
• 3+ years working with DoD 8500-series guidance, NIST SP 800-53, and RMF principles.
• 2+ years supporting eMASS activities.
• Experience conducting security assessments, control validation, vulnerability assessments, or risk analysis activities.
• Experience evaluating security controls and validating remediation or mitigation efforts.
• Experience balancing security requirements with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity control validation and security assessment activities for enterprise applications, systems, and environments.
• Evaluate implemented security controls for effectiveness and DoD/federal compliance.
• Support RMF activities, security authorization efforts, and cybersecurity compliance initiatives.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, security reviews, and risk analysis activities.
• Validate remediation efforts and evaluate proposed mitigations for findings.
• Support eMASS documentation, artifact collection, control assessments, and package maintenance.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, and system administrators to resolve security concerns.
• Develop assessment reports, testing documentation, and SARs/POA&Ms as needed.
• Assist modernization efforts through security testing and risk evaluation activities.
• Communicate accurate information to stakeholders clearly and effectively.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Troubleshooting

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science, or related discipline

Job description

Amyx, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Validation and Test Engineer to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) by performing validation, testing, and compliance activities across enterprise applications and environments.

The role involves evaluating the effectiveness of security controls, supporting RMF activities, and assisting with authorization and compliance efforts; you will work with cybersecurity personnel, engineers, developers, and government stakeholders to identify risks and