ISSE: DoD RMF & Cybersecurity Specialist

Employment Opportunities : University of Dayton, Ohio; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) and DoD cybersecurity programs. The role requires RMF processing, ATO stewardship, and collaboration with government cybersecurity teams to ensure secure software-intensive systems.

The candidate will work with ISSO personnel, implement NIST SP 800-series controls, and contribute to successful RMF accreditation for multiple DoD systems while maintaining DoD 8570

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and Security+ or equivalent DoD 8140/8570 certification requirements on hire
• 5+ years cybersecurity experience and 7+ years IT experience
• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M IAM Level II or higher on hire date
• Familiarity with DOD information assurance programs and RMF processes
• Experience with Secure Development Operations and NIST SP 800-53 controls

Responsibilities

• Work within ISSO team across multiple facilities
• Process RMF ATO packages and assist RMF activities
• Collaborate with client Cybersecurity team to meet goals
• Present status to management and client assessors to advance ATO
• Assess systems for vulnerabilities and recommend remediation
• Maintain documentation for RMF accreditation
• Apply DoD and NIST cybersecurity standards in DoD environment
• Support RMF status reporting to clients and assessors

Skills

Security engineering

RMF knowledge

Verbal and written communication

U.S. Citizen

DoD 8570 IAM Level II+

NIST RMF familiarity

Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

eMASS

Job description

University of Dayton is seeking an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) and DoD cybersecurity programs. The role requires RMF processing, ATO stewardship, and collaboration with government cybersecurity teams to ensure secure software-intensive systems.

The candidate will work with ISSO personnel, implement NIST SP 800-series controls, and contribute to successful RMF accreditation for multiple DoD systems while maintaining DoD 8570