NAVSEA Risk Management Frame (RMF) Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) Junior-Mid Role

Arcfield; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Arcfield in Middletown, RI is seeking a cybersecurity professional with RMF expertise to lead and execute RMF-based risk management tasks. You will develop and review Security Plans, POA&Ms, and risk assessments while ensuring RMF compliance across systems.

You must hold an 8570.01M IAM/IAT Level II certificate (Security+). U.S. citizenship and an active security mindset are required to protect sensitive DoD information.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional cybersecurity experience focused on RMF.
• 8570.01M IAM/IAT Level II certificate required (Security+ minimum).
• U.S. Citizenship required and active Secret clearance preferred.
• Experience with RMF package development: POA&M, Security Plans, Risk Assessments, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide structured RMF risk management and control implementation.
• Review and develop A&A System Security Plans and Security Test Reports.
• Stay updated on Navy RMF policies, procedures, and DoD/NAVSEA guidance.
• Conduct or oversee security control assessments per NIST SP 800-53, 800-53A, CNSSI 1253.
• Produce clear security documentation: Security Plans, Contingency Plans, BIA, etc.
• Provide eMASS guidance and training to the team.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Attend stakeholder meetings and track action items to completion.

Skills

RMF experience

CMMI Level 3+

NIST SP knowledge

Security+ or CISSP

Education

BS/MS in cybersecurity

Tools

eMASS

ACAS

STIGViewer

STIG OSS Manager

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide adisciplined, structured, and flexible process for managing security and privacy risk that includes information security categorization; control selection, implementation, and assessment; system and common control authorizations; and continuous monitoring.
• Become familiar with the system/site by reviewing the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) System Security Plan for existing systems; identify any issues with the Security Plan and Procedures; execute the Security Assessment Plan and process Security Test Report; review POA&Ms; develop/perform Risk Assessment analysis.
• Keep abreast of and provide the team updated information on Navy RMF policies and procedures. Review DoD, DON, NAVSEA CS-related documentation (i.e., RMF Process Guide, Navy SCA Risk Assessment Guide, DoN Standard Operating Procedures, NAVSEA Business Rules).
• Be comfortable conducting independent security control assessments in accordance with NIST SP 800-53, 800-53A, CNSSI 1253, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) described in NIST SP 800-37.
• Clearly articulate requirements and other information in written documentation such as Security Plan, Contingency Plan, Contingency Plan Test, Business Impact Analysis, etc.
• Provide guidance and training in eMASS to team members.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills: multitasking, working individually and with a team, having a positive attitude, being self-motivated and reliable, being trustworthy, having strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills, and being able to handle stress in a professional manner.
• Attend stakeholder meetings, capture and track action items, and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion.

Qualifications

• BS 2-4, MS 0-2
• Minimum 2+ years of professional cybersecurity experience and Risk Management Framework
• Demonstrated expert-level experience with Risk Management Framework
• Experience in RMF policy development, process improvement, and strategy implementation
• Demonstrated efficiency and expert-level experience in RMF package development, including POA&M (mitigation statements), Security Plans, Risk Assessments, architecture diagrams, asset inventories, and system/site policies, procedures, and processes
• Must have an 8570.01M IAM/IAT Level II Certificate (Security + at a minimum CAP or CASP /CISSP preferred)
• Knowledge National Institute of Standards and Training Special Publications (NIST SPs) knowledge
• Must be able to manage multiple projects at a time
• Assessment and Authorization (A&A formerly C&A, i.e. RMF and DIACAP respectively)
• Experience with ACAS, STIG OSS Manager, STIGViewer, eMASS
• Knowledge and experience with practices and procedures for CMMI Software Development Level 3 or greater is a plus
• Knowledge in Continuous Monitoring
• Excellent customer service and organization skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated expert-level experience with DISA STIGs and SRGs
• Position requires U.S. Citizenship
• Possess and Maintain an active Secret security clearance

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield 's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.Min: $70,123.69Max: $104,662.23

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.