IT Systems Solutions Architect, Senior (RMF)

Paragon Cyber Solutions LLC; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401K

Paid time off

Disability benefits

Work-life balance

Training & development

Job summary

Paragon Cyber Solutions LLC in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD is seeking a Senior IT Systems Solutions Architect to lead cybersecurity engineering and RMF for DoD networks; this on-site role serves as contract manager.

You will guide RMF activities across ATC networks, ensure ATO, manage a small team, and coordinate with government on security controls; active Secret clearance required, Top Secret preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing DoD RMF lifecycle reporting.
• 5+ years of progressive responsibility for network expansion and cloud or enclave environments.
• Experience as a Server Administrator or Network Administrator.
• Hands-on experience with DoD RMF policies and practices, security audits, risk assessments, DISA STIG compliance, NIST SP 800-53 and FISMA compliance.
• Experience managing networks across Windows, Linux, Apple in unclassified and classified environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead RMF planning, execution and maintenance to obtain and sustain ATO for the ATC LAN, Logically Isolated Network, Secure Test Environment and Test and Evaluation Network.
• Categorize systems, define boundaries, and select, implement and assess security controls under NIST SP 800-53 and DoDI 8510.01.
• Support Security Control Assessor (SCA) visits, assessments and authorization activities.
• Run continuous monitoring, POA&M maintenance and IAVM activities.
• Review proposed hardware and software baseline changes for security and interoperability impacts.
• Support configuration management and serve on technical review and control boards.
• Provide system-wide security architecture support, including emerging technologies and migration of existing capabilities.
• Support Top Secret enclave requirements under ICD 503 when directed.
• Act as Contract Manager, with full authority on day‑to‑day contract matters, available 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Oversee contract deliverables, including monthly financial and status reporting to the COR.

Skills

RMF lifecycle management

DoD RMF

CISSP certification

Multiplatform security

Contract management

Tools

DIACAP-to-RMF transition

DISA STIG compliance

NIST SP 800-53

FISMA compliance

Job description

IT Systems Solutions Architect, Senior (RMF)
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (on-site, Aberdeen Test Center)
Clearance: Active Secret required (Top Secret preferred)
Employment type: Full-time, contingent upon contract award

About the role

Paragon Cyber Solutions is seeking a Senior IT Systems Solutions Architect to lead cybersecurity engineering and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF). The role is the key person and on-site Contract Manager for the effort. You will lead RMF activities across ATC’s networks, serve as the primary point of contact for the government, and guide a small team of cybersecurity professionals.

What you’ll do

• Lead RMF planning, execution and maintenance to obtain and sustain Authority to Operate (ATO) for the ATC LAN, Logically Isolated Network, Secure Test Environment and Test and Evaluation Network
• Categorize systems, define boundaries, and select, implement and assess security controls under NIST SP 800-53 and DoDI 8510.01
• Support Security Control Assessor (SCA) visits, assessments and authorization activities
• Run continuous monitoring, POA&M maintenance and IAVM activities
• Review proposed hardware and software baseline changes for security and interoperability impacts
• Support configuration management and serve on technical review and control boards
• Provide system-wide security architecture support, including emerging technologies and migration of existing capabilities
• Support Top Secret enclave requirements under ICD 503 when directed
• Act as Contract Manager, with full authority on day‑to‑day contract matters, available 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
• Oversee contract deliverables, including monthly financial and status reporting to the COR

• CISSP certification

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing DoD RMF lifecycle reporting. DIACAP-to-RMF transition experience counts, with most of that time in RMF and all of it within DoD
• Minimum 5 years of progressive responsibility for network expansion and cloud or enclave environments
• Prior experience as a Server Administrator or Network Administrator
• Hands‑on experience with DoD RMF policies and practices, security audits, risk assessments, DISA STIG compliance, NIST special publications and FISMA compliance
• Experience managing networks across multiple platforms (Windows, Linux, Apple) in unclassified and classified environments

Preferred qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance
• Experience supporting ICD 503 authorizations
• Prior experience supporting Army test and evaluation, ATEC or APG organizations
• Experience leading or supervising a small technical team

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching).
• Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Holidays.
• Short and Long‑Term Disability.
• Healthy Work-Life Balance.
• Training & Development.

Why Work For Paragon Cyber Solutions?

You want to make a difference. You want to be recognized by name versus being a number. You want to work with a company where you can grow and work in different areas to increase your knowledge/experience. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and need to live it.

As a small business, each team member rolls up their sleeves and helps where needed (including our CEO). Our ideal candidate will be comfortable with multi-tasking and prefers working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. You must be adaptable to the needs of a growing business.

A Model of Excellence

That’s our motto in all we do and what we seek in our team members.
Are you a hardworking professional seeking a new opportunity that fosters growth? Look no further!
We are an award winning minority, woman, veteran‑owned, 8(a), EDWOSB, VOSB, certified Tampa, FL‑based small business. We pride ourselves on delivering high‑quality solutions that help our clients protect the integrity of their business operations.