Mid-level Cybersecurity Engineer / RMF Specialist

Talanto; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talanto is seeking a Mid-level Cybersecurity Engineer / RMF Specialist to lead and execute the security authorization process for systems and applications in compliance with NIST and DoD.

The role focuses on RMF lifecycle, risk assessments, and developing documentation, with a remote-first arrangement and a salary range of $120,000–$150,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3 years minimum of relevant experience
• Experience in security risk assessment and management in cloud environments (GCP preferred)
• Experience building authorization packages
• US Citizenship required with an active Secret clearance or interim Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Concentrate on overall technical and operational effectiveness of capabilities in coordination with the COTR and Sponsor Staff management.
• Provide recommendations on continuous improvement of processes and architectures supporting Cyber Defense operations, including analysis, incident handling and reporting.
• Ensure effective operations of Agency IT systems and network defenses, providing incident response capabilities and usable reports addressing situational awareness.
• Maximize the use of existing tools to correlate information and synthesize data into usable and actionable events.
• Identify and propose automation to replace manual/inefficient processes across the cyber defense program and implement technical solutions to return time to mission.

Skills

RMF expertise

NIST compliance

Cloud security (GCP)

Risk assessment

Security documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Cybersecurity / Engineering

Tools

GCP

Job description

Mid-level Cybersecurity Engineer / RMF Specialist

cybersecurity 10,000 – 12,500 $

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is seeking a Mid-level Cybersecurity Engineer / Risk Management Framework (RMF) Specialist to will lead and execute the security authorization process for our systems and applications in compliance with NIST guidelines and DoD regulations. This individual will be responsible for navigating the RMF lifecycle, developing security documentation, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring that our systems meet the highest standards of security and compliance. This position offers a critical opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented security professional to leverage their RMF expertise, contribute to the protection of sensitive information, and play a vital role in securing our nation's critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for concentrating on overall technical and operational effectiveness of capabilities in coordination with the COTR and Sponsor Staff management.
• Cyber Security teams are responsible for providing recommendations on continuous improvement of the processes and architectures supporting the overall Cyber Defense operational activities including, but not limited to: analysis, incident handling and reporting products, and the reporting lifecycle.
• Ensures the effective operations of Agency IT systems and network defenses, providing effective incident response capabilities, usable and effective reports that address overall situational awareness.
• This individual works to maximize the use of existing tools to correlate information and synthesize data into usable and actionable events.
• Identifies and provides an agile approach to the automation of any manual and inefficient processes that exist across the cyber defense program and to work with the Sponsor to recommend and implement technical solutions designed to return time to mission.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3 years minimum of relevant experience
• Experience in security risk assessment and management in cloud environments (GCP preferred)
• Experience building authorization packages
• US Citizenship required with an active Secret clearance or interim Secret clearance

This role is primarily remote. The compensation for this role is estimated to be between $120,000-$150,000, commensurate on experience.

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