IT Systems Solutions Architect- Senior/ Contracts Manager

Strativia; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Strativia IT Systems Solutions Architect seeks a Senior/Contract Manager to support U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center cybersecurity engineering and DoD RMF efforts.

You will lead contract operations while coordinating RMF activities to maintain a secure, mission-critical network environment. You will oversee RMF reporting, system security design, ATO sustainment, and monitoring across Windows, Linux, and Apple environments, working with government representatives to ensure compliance and risk

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with favorably adjudicated Type 3; Top Secret preferred.
• CISSP certification current.
• 10+ years of DoD RMF lifecycle reporting experience.
• 5+ years in network expansion and cloud/enclave projects.
• DoD RMF, security audits, risk assessments, DISA STIGs, NIST SPs, and FISMA experience.
• Server or network administration experience reflected on resume.
• Experience managing networks across Windows, Linux, and Apple in unclassified/classified environments.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and contract leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Contract Manager with authority for daily contract operations and coordinate with Government representatives.
• Direct RMF lifecycle reporting, system security architecture, and ATO sustainment activities.
• Guide network expansion, cloud/enclave requirements, and secure system design.
• Oversee contract performance, quality control, technical reporting, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Support DoD RMF analysis, planning, execution, and maintenance of Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements for ATC information systems.
• Review hardware/software baseline changes and support configuration management, technical reviews, and defect analysis.
• Support system categorization, security control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
• Assist security assessments and audits, maintain POA&Ms, and support information assurance vulnerability management.
• Document security risks, evaluate compliance, and support classified and unclassified network environments.

Skills

Secret clearance

CISSP

RMF lifecycle

Network expansion

Cloud/enclave

DoD RMF & NIST

Server admin

Multi-OS networks

Contract leadership

Technical writing

Job description

IT Systems Solutions Architect- Senior/ Contracts Manager

• Information Technology

Job Purpose: Strativia is seeking a IT Systems Solutions Architect - Senior / Contract Manager to support U.S. Army Aberdeen Test Center cybersecurity engineering and DoD RMF support services. Lead contract operations and cybersecurity architecture supporting Aberdeen Test Center (ATC). This key personnel position combines hands-on DoD RMF leadership with responsibility for daily contract performance, technical coordination, and a secure, mission-critical network environment.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Contract Manager with authority for daily contract operations and coordinate with Government representatives.
• Direct RMF lifecycle reporting, system security architecture, and ATO sustainment activities.
• Guide network expansion, cloud/enclave requirements, and secure system design.
• Oversee contract performance, quality control, technical reporting, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Support DoD RMF analysis, planning, execution, and maintenance of Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements for ATC information systems.
• Review hardware/software baseline changes and support configuration management, technical reviews, and defect analysis.
• Support system categorization, security control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
• Assist security assessments and audits, maintain POA&Ms, and support information assurance vulnerability management.
• Document security risks, evaluate compliance, and support classified and unclassified network environments.

Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance with favorably adjudicated Type 3 investigation; Top Secret preferred.
• Current CISSP certification.
• At least 10 years managing DoD RMF lifecycle reporting.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible network expansion and cloud/enclave work.
• Demonstrated DoD RMF, security audits, risk assessments, DISA STIGs, NIST Special Publications, and FISMA experience.
• Prior server or network administration experience reflected on resume.
• Experience managing networks across Windows, Linux, and Apple and unclassified/classified environments.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and contract leadership skills.

Strativia understands that our staff is our number one asset. Therefore, we provide competitive salaries and health benefits along with a robust training and development plans to help ensure that our employees are happy and motivated.

Strativia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Strativia in accordance with applicable law, does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets