IT Systems Solutions Architect, Senior (RMF)

Paragon Cyber Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401K with employer matching

PTO and paid holidays

Disability benefits

Training & development

Job summary

Paragon Cyber Solutions is seeking a Senior IT Systems Solutions Architect to lead cybersecurity engineering and RMF activities on-site at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. The role reports as Contract Manager with authority on day-to-day contract matters and coordinates with government teams.

The candidate will oversee RMF planning, categorization, control assessment, and continuous monitoring across multiple networks, including Top Secret enclave considerations.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required, Top Secret preferred.
• Senior RMF and DoD security expertise.
• 10+ years of RMF lifecycle experience in DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead RMF planning, execution and maintenance to obtain and sustain ATO for ATC LAN and test networks.
• Categorize systems, define boundaries, and implement/security controls per NIST SP 800-53 and DoDI 8510.01.
• Support SCA visits, assessments and authorization activities.
• Run continuous monitoring, POA&M, and IAVM activities.

Skills

CISSP

RMF Expert

Contract Management

DoD Network

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.

A Model of Excellence

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.

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.