DoD Cybersecurity Engineer - RMF/JSIG Lead for SAP

Talentify; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer in Richardson, TX to serve as the primary cybersecurity authority for classified information systems. The role focuses on RMF-based authorization, continuous monitoring, and POA&M leadership to ensure audit readiness and compliance with DoD regulations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor ISSOs, and communicate risk to senior leadership while ensuring system security objectives and inspection readiness.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance required from day one.
• Experience as ISSM for classified or controlled information systems.
• Strong RMF and DoD system authorization knowledge.
• Experience executing authorization and continuous monitoring using JSIG/DAAG.
• Ability to communicate cybersecurity status to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Independently own cybersecurity responsibilities for assigned information systems and manage risk.
• Lead inspections, assessments, audits, and continuous monitoring for authorization readiness.
• Maintain authorization artifacts and compliance documentation for audit readiness.
• Develop, manage, and drive closure of POA&Ms from inspections and monitoring.
• Lead Change Control Boards evaluating security impact of proposed changes.

Skills

RMF knowledge

JSIG knowledge

DoD compliance

Risk assessment

Audit readiness

CCB leadership

ISSM responsibilities

IAM Level III

CISSP/CISM/GSLC

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer in Richardson, TX to serve as the primary cybersecurity authority for classified information systems. The role focuses on RMF-based authorization, continuous monitoring, and POA&M leadership to ensure audit readiness and compliance with DoD regulations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor ISSOs, and communicate risk to senior leadership while ensuring system security objectives and inspection readiness.