DoD Cybersecurity Engineer: RMF, A&A & eMASS Expert

Zachary Piper Solutions; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer III to support a DoD customer in San Diego, CA. This full-time, 100% onsite role focuses on RMF implementation, cybersecurity monitoring, vulnerability management, and accreditation activities in a mission-critical environment.

You will develop and maintain RMF documentation, manage eMASS tasking, and ensure compliance across the A&A lifecycle with steady collaboration with mission owners and security teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of cybersecurity, information assurance, or incident response experience.
• Strong understanding of the RMF process and its application to DoD systems.
• Experience with eMASS and DoD cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Experience authoring RMF accreditation documentation.
• Knowledge of DISA STIGs, vulnerability management, and security auditing.
• Experience supporting accreditation and authorization activities within DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Support A&A accreditation efforts in accordance with RMF requirements.
• Test and apply security controls based on categorization and tailoring.
• Conduct active and passive reconnaissance and assess cybersecurity risks.
• Develop and maintain Plans of Action & Milestones with mitigation strategies.
• Create and maintain accreditation documentation (SSPs, SAPs, SARs).
• Manage eMASS tasking and RMF lifecycle activities (IV&V, STIG reviews, ASRs).
• Monitor security posture, perform vulnerability assessments, and advise remediation actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and system owners to maintain compliance.

Skills

RMF expertise

Accreditation support

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Security monitoring

DoD standards

Tools

eMASS

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Cybersecurity Engineer III to support a DoD customer in San Diego, CA. This full-time, 100% onsite role focuses on RMF implementation, cybersecurity monitoring, vulnerability management, and accreditation activities in a mission-critical environment.

You will develop and maintain RMF documentation, manage eMASS tasking, and ensure compliance across the A&A lifecycle with steady collaboration with mission owners and security teams.