DoD Cyber Risk Architect, RMF Lead

Method, Inc.; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Method, Inc. is seeking a cybersecurity leader who can apply a strategic view of emerging technologies and DoD directives to improve the acquisition lifecycle and enterprise risk posture at US facilities.

You will spearhead risk management across enterprise systems, oversee RMF A&A activities, validate controls and STIG alignment, and drive zero‑trust and continuous monitoring initiatives to keep mission systems secure.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing AI/ML risk within DoD guidelines and emerging AI security guidance.
• Ability to interpret and direct responses to CTOs/Task Orders and DoD directives.
• Strategic management of complex POA&Ms across multiple enterprise systems.
• Advanced understanding of CND architectures, zero-trust, and threat intelligence integration.
• Deep RMF expertise navigating A&A lifecycles in eMASS.
• Extensive knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, SP 800-161/800-162, DoDI 8510.01.
• Experience drafting cybersecurity policies, incident response plans, and continuous monitoring strategies.
• Proficiency applying zero-trust to system design and lifecycle tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity risk management across enterprise systems and assess AI/ML capabilities.
• Oversee RMF A&A activities and ensure timely authorization milestones.
• Manage POA&M remediation strategies across multiple systems.
• Validate security controls and STIG compliance across environments.
• Develop organizational cybersecurity policies and continuous monitoring approaches.
• Provide technical leadership to maintain secure, mission-ready environments.

Skills

A.I. Risk & Architecture

DoD Cyber Directives interpretation

POA&M management

CND architecture

RMF leadership

NIST / CNSSI / DoDI knowledge

Policy drafting & incident response

Zero-trust design

STIG/SRG validation with DISA tools

Education

IAM Level II/III baseline (CISSP/CISM/CAP/CGRC)

CSSP Auditor/Manager baseline

Tools

eMASS

STIG Viewer

SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC)

eMASSter

Manual STIG/SRG validation

Job description

Method, Inc. is seeking a cybersecurity leader who can apply a strategic view of emerging technologies and DoD directives to improve the acquisition lifecycle and enterprise risk posture at US facilities.

You will spearhead risk management across enterprise systems, oversee RMF A&A activities, validate controls and STIG alignment, and drive zero‑trust and continuous monitoring initiatives to keep mission systems secure.