DoD RMF Engineer: Cybersecurity Authorization Lead

Creative Visions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Visions, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity RMF Engineer to support DoD RMF activities at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The role involves hands-on cybersecurity engineering, RMF implementation, security control assessments, and continuous monitoring for DoD information systems.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of RMF experience, strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-37/800-53, and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of RMF lifecycle reporting and cybersecurity authorization experience.
• Experience supporting DoD RMF implementation and compliance activities.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-37 and 800-53, and DoD cybersecurity policies.
• Experience developing RMF documentation (SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms).
• Knowledge of DISA STIGs and vulnerability remediation processes.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and Apple operating systems.
• Active Secret security clearance and eligibility for SIPRNet access.

Responsibilities

• Execute DoD RMF lifecycle activities including security categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
• Develop, review, and maintain RMF authorization documentation (SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms).
• Support ATO development, maintenance, and reauthorization for DoD information systems.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and control evaluations.
• Assess configurations against DISA STIGs, NIST controls, and DoD requirements.
• Document remediation of vulnerabilities and deficiencies.
• Perform continuous monitoring to maintain authorizations and compliance.
• Support inventory reconciliation, configuration management, and baseline reviews.
• Evaluate proposed hardware/software changes for cybersecurity impact on authorization.
• Support SCA reviews and security control assessments.
• Collaborate with architects, sysadmins, network engineers, ISSOs/ISMs and Government stakeholders.
• Support RMF activities for Windows, Linux, and Apple operating systems.
• Prepare technical reports and remediation recommendations.
• Participate in technical reviews and cybersecurity planning meetings.

Skills

RMF lifecycle

DoD policies

NIST SP 800-37/53

Security documentation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Vulnerability remediation

Tools

eMASS

SCAP

STIG Viewer

ACAS

Job description

Creative Visions, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity RMF Engineer to support DoD RMF activities at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The role involves hands-on cybersecurity engineering, RMF implementation, security control assessments, and continuous monitoring for DoD information systems.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of RMF experience, strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-37/800-53, and a Secret clearance.