Remote Cybersecurity Program Lead (RMF/ATO)

ASRC Federal; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

ASRC Federal Data Networx is seeking a Cybersecurity Program Manager to oversee federal cybersecurity programs remotely. You will lead RMF activities, develop security documentation, and coordinate authorization to operate across systems while collaborating with ISSMs and cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5–7 years' experience in information assurance, RMF, or federal cybersecurity programs, with strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-37/53 and FISMA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in information assurance, cybersecurity, RMF, or related areas.
• Experience with federal cybersecurity programs and NIST RMF guidance.
• Experience developing RMF documentation and governance artifacts.
• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-37/53, FISMA, FIPS 199, and privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor to System Owners for assigned systems.
• Lead RMF activities, including SSPP development and authorization packages.
• Ensure ATO through assessment, monitoring, and compliance with RMF and federal security requirements.
• Assess security risks, validate controls, and coordinate remediation of POA&Ms.
• Maintain system inventories, security docs, contingency plans, and privacy docs.
• Collaborate with ISSMs and technical teams to integrate security across lifecycle.
• Monitor security posture, review scans, and support continuous authorization.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance, develop security policies, and deliver awareness training.
• Support security engineering, certification, and implementation of controls.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance RMF and cybersecurity ops.
• Perform QA reviews of program performance and deliverables.

Skills

RMF expertise

NIST RMF knowledge

Security governance

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Information Assurance/CS/IT

Tools

GRC tools

RMF tooling

Job description

ASRC Federal Data Networx is seeking a Cybersecurity Program Manager to oversee federal cybersecurity programs remotely. You will lead RMF activities, develop security documentation, and coordinate authorization to operate across systems while collaborating with ISSMs and cross-functional teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5–7 years' experience in information assurance, RMF, or federal cybersecurity programs, with strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-37/53 and FISMA.