IL7 Cloud ISSM — On‑Site Top Secret Security Lead

Tetrad Digital Integrity LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetrad Digital Integrity LLC (TDI) is seeking an on-site ISSM to support DoW cloud enterprise information systems at IL7 in Northern VA. You will lead RMF activities, develop SSPs, SARs, and POA&Ms, ensuring alignment with NIST SP 800-53 and Cloud SRG.

The role requires Top Secret clearance and hands-on cloud/container security expertise (Kubernetes, Docker). Collaborative work with DevSecOps and compliance teams is essential to maintain secure, compliant cloud workloads in a demanding

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience with RMF activities for DoW systems.
• Hands-on cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP) with IAM, VPC, Kubernetes.
• Experience leading RMF ATO processes in DoW environments.
• Knowledge of container security best practices (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Generative AI security considerations (LLMs/AI/ML).
• Strong communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead RMF activities across all phases: categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
• Provide guidance on DoW cloud security policies, NIST SP 800-53 controls, CNSS policies, and Cloud SRG requirements.
• Conduct security architecture reviews and security engineering analysis for cloud-native workloads.
• Evaluate security controls for Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration.
• Assess risks related to generative AI components and AI/ML workloads.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms and RMF documentation.
• Perform threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis for cloud/AI.
• Interface with architects, developers, and DevSecOps to secure SDLC.
• Lead the compliance team through SCAs and coordinate with third-party assessors.
• Monitor and report security posture via Continuous Monitoring.
• Minimal travel.

Skills

RMF processes

Cloud security

Kubernetes

Docker

Risk assessment

Communication

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

Xacta

eMASS

OpenRMF

Job description

Tetrad Digital Integrity LLC (TDI) is seeking an on-site ISSM to support DoW cloud enterprise information systems at IL7 in Northern VA. You will lead RMF activities, develop SSPs, SARs, and POA&Ms, ensuring alignment with NIST SP 800-53 and Cloud SRG.

The role requires Top Secret clearance and hands-on cloud/container security expertise (Kubernetes, Docker). Collaborative work with DevSecOps and compliance teams is essential to maintain secure, compliant cloud workloads in a demanding