IT Systems Solutions Architect

Magnus Management Group LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

MAGNUS Management Group is seeking a senior cybersecurity architect to lead RMF lifecycle efforts for DoD networks at Aberdeen Proving Ground. You will establish ATOs, support assessments, oversee IAVM, and guide secure baselines across Windows, Linux, and Apple environments.

You'll work with a contract team to ensure quality and timely financial deliverables while coordinating with the Contracting Officer and COR. Strong writing and DoD policy knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Active CISSP certification and DoD RMF experience.
• Extensive RMF lifecycle reporting experience.
• Experience managing networks across Windows, Linux, and Apple.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Experience with DoD RMF policies and NIST SP 800-53/800-37.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full DoD RMF lifecycle for multiple DoD networks.
• Establish and maintain ATOs; support security assessments.
• Oversee POA&M maintenance and IAVM processes.
• Review security baseline changes for impact on security and interoperability.
• Support configuration management and incident analysis.
• Provide system-wide architecture support for baselines and migrations.
• Lead RMF work for Secret and below, with ICD 503 guidance during surge periods.
• Manage contract team and ensure monthly financial deliverables and QC compliance.
• Be available 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

Skills

CISSP certification

RMF lifecycle management

Network administration

Server administration

DoD RMF policies & NIST SP 800-53/800-

Windows/Linux/Apple platforms

Unclassified and classified (Secret)

DoD 8570.01-M / DoDD 8140.01 baseline

Written communication

eMASS experience

Tools

eMASS

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Location

Aberdeen Test Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

This senior cybersecurity architect leads Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) support for ATC, one of DoD's premier test and evaluation ranges. As the designated key person and Contract Manager, you hold full authority over day-to-day contract matters and are the primary contact for the Contracting Officer and COR.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full DoD RMF lifecycle for the ATC LAN, Logically Isolated Network, Secure Test Environment, and Test & Evaluation Network: categorize, select, implement, assess, authorize, monitor
• Establish and maintain ATOs; support Security Control Assessor visits and assessments
• Oversee POA&M maintenance and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM)
• Review proposed hardware and software baseline changes for security, performance, and interoperability impact
• Support Configuration Management processes and control boards; analyze and validate reported defects and incidents
• Provide system-wide architecture support for software baselines, emerging technologies, and migration of existing capabilities
• Lead RMF work for Secret and below, and guide Top Secret enclave work under ICD 503 during surge periods
• Manage the contract team and ensure accurate monthly financial deliverables and Quality Control Plan compliance
• Be available 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday

Required qualifications

• Active CISSP certification
• 10+ years managing RMF lifecycle reporting
• 5+ years of progressive experience with network expansion and cloud/enclave environments
• Prior experience as a Server Administrator or Network Administrator
• Expertise in DoD RMF policies and practices (DoDI 8510.01), security audits, risk assessment, DISA STIG compliance, NIST Special Publications (SP 800-53, 800-37), and FISMA
• Experience managing networks across Windows, Linux, and Apple platforms
• Experience in unclassified and classified (Secret) environments
• Meets DoD 8570.01-M / DoDD 8140.01 baseline certification requirements at contract award
• Excellent writing and communication skills

Preferred

• eMASS experience
• Army or DoD test and evaluation environment experience
• Top Secret eligibility