DoD RMF Information Security Engineer

Aleron; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Background check

Travel up to 10%

Active Secret Clearance required

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking an Information Security Systems Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT. The role focuses on applying RMF and NIST security controls to DoD-grade, high-assurance systems, supporting security accreditation and compliance of mission-critical communications.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, maintain RMF artifacts, and coordinate with external assessors while navigating a fast-paced government-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance or security systems engineering.
• DoD RMF experience and DoD cybersecurity standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute RMF lifecycle activities including categorization, control selection, and authorization.
• Develop and maintain RMF documentation (SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, security plans).
• Interpret NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, STIGs and related guidance.
• Partner with systems, software, and hardware teams to implement security requirements.
• Track compliance, risks, and remediation while supporting Authorizing Officials and assessors.

Skills

RMF

NIST SP 800-53

Cybersecurity governance

Security engineering

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

eMASS

XACTA

Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking an Information Security Systems Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT. The role focuses on applying RMF and NIST security controls to DoD-grade, high-assurance systems, supporting security accreditation and compliance of mission-critical communications.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, maintain RMF artifacts, and coordinate with external assessors while navigating a fast-paced government-focused environment.