DAO-R: Senior Cyber Authorization & RMF Lead

Arcfield; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcfield in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior Cyber Security RMF Specialist to support a National customer with SEATA core services. You will lead RMF 1-6 activities, apply NIST 800-53 controls, and coordinate ATO processes across ISSO/ISSE/ISSM teams in a SCIF environment.

The role requires TS/SCI with Poly, DoD 8570 IAT/IAM certification, and strong collaboration to deliver continuous monitoring and risk recommendations. Willingness to work standard government hours is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires 10 to 12 years with BS/BA or 8 to 10 years with MS/MA or 5 to 7 years with PhD.
• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI with Poly.
• Able to support customer’s core hours in a SCIF environment (0900-1500; Mon – Fri)
• Level III DoD 8570 certification in IAT or IAM (or ability to attain a certification within 6 months of start)
• Experience implementing RMF Process and NIST 800-53 technical controls, as well as developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation
• Able to work in a team environment
• Familiarity with Cloud (Azure, AWS, OCI, Google Cloud)
• Familiarity with Cloud Security groups
• Ability to analyze and access vulnerability management tools
• Familiarity of analyzing and generating reports with Splunk

Responsibilities

• Adhere to RMF 1-6 lifecycle for assets and ensure policy compliance.
• Provide risk recommendations after reviewing asset posture as part of ATO RMF process.
• Track POAMs with security stakeholders post-authorization.
• Screen new asset requests for sponsorship and ownership.
• Guide System Review Team to align projects with regulations and data classifications.
• Assign asset security controls and address gaps identified during reviews.
• Support continuous monitoring directives and policies with daily activity.

Skills

RMF process

NIST 800-53

Vulnerability tools

Cloud platforms

Splunk

Education

BS/BA

MS/MA

PhD

Tools

Azure

AWS

OCI

GCP

ServiceNow

Job description

Arcfield in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior Cyber Security RMF Specialist to support a National customer with SEATA core services. You will lead RMF 1-6 activities, apply NIST 800-53 controls, and coordinate ATO processes across ISSO/ISSE/ISSM teams in a SCIF environment.

The role requires TS/SCI with Poly, DoD 8570 IAT/IAM certification, and strong collaboration to deliver continuous monitoring and risk recommendations. Willingness to work standard government hours is expected.