Lead DoD Cybersecurity Engineer - RMF/ATO

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 136,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist to support a DoD aircraft modernization program, focusing on airborne communications, avionics integration, mission systems, and ground support. The role leads cybersecurity efforts across the system lifecycle and ensures secure interfaces, data flows, and compliant documentation.

The candidate will apply RMF methodologies, develop accreditation artifacts, and support ATO/IATT activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience supporting DoD, aerospace, defense, or government programs.
• Active CISSP, CASP+, or CISM certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Implement and maintain DoD RMF processes.
• Develop and maintain RMF packages, accreditation documentation, POA&Ms, and supporting cybersecurity artifacts.
• Support ATO, IATT, and related approval activities.
• Conduct cybersecurity assessments, compliance reviews, and gap analyses against government security controls.
• Identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Integrate cybersecurity requirements into aircraft, avionics, mission systems, and ground system architectures.
• Evaluate hardware, software, firmware, and network designs for cybersecurity impacts.
• Collaborate with systems, software, avionics, and engineering teams to ensure secure interfaces and data flows.
• Support secure implementation of mission computing, communications, and radio systems.
• Assist with identification and protection of CPI and CC.
• Support SCRM efforts, including counterfeit component risk evaluation and supplier security assessments.
• Support cybersecurity audits, compliance reviews, and government assessments.
• Support TEMPEST compliance activities and control plan development.

Skills

RMF implementation

Cybersecurity leadership

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

NIST security controls

Job description

Fairwinds Technologies, LLC is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist to support a DoD aircraft modernization program, focusing on airborne communications, avionics integration, mission systems, and ground support. The role leads cybersecurity efforts across the system lifecycle and ensures secure interfaces, data flows, and compliant documentation.

The candidate will apply RMF methodologies, develop accreditation artifacts, and support ATO/IATT activities.