DoD Cybersecurity Lead: RMF, A&A & Monitoring

Piper Companies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to support DoD-focused IT and cybersecurity services. On-site in San Diego, CA, the role emphasizes RMF, A&A, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring across accredited systems.

Requirements include 10+ years in cybersecurity or RMF, active Secret Clearance, and DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, CISA, GCIH). A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, incident response, or RMF compliance environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III Certification required, including CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, or GCIH.

Responsibilities

• Support RMF activities, including security control implementation, testing, and validation.
• Develop and maintain A&A documentation, including SSPs, SAPs, SARs, and POA&Ms.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, cybersecurity monitoring, incident triage, and remediation tracking.
• Manage eMASS tasking, including IV&V reviews, STIG assessments, ASRs, and POA&M updates.
• Maintain accreditation workflows, inheritance documentation, DISA circuit connection requirements, and authorization package submissions.

Skills

RMF compliance

Vulnerability assessment

Security documentation

Accreditation processes

Risk assessment

Cybersecurity monitoring

Active Secret Clearance

IAT Level III Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Tools

eMASS

DISA STIGs

POA&M management

Security control validation

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to support DoD-focused IT and cybersecurity services. On-site in San Diego, CA, the role emphasizes RMF, A&A, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring across accredited systems.

Requirements include 10+ years in cybersecurity or RMF, active Secret Clearance, and DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, CISA, GCIH). A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.