Remote DoD RMF ATO Engineer – eMASS & SP 800-53 Rev.5

Zadentech; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaden Technologies is seeking an RMF specialist to support a Defense Health Agency program. This remote role requires DoD RMF experience, SP 800-53 Rev. 5 control authoring, and POA&M coordination with engineering teams.

You will automate evidence collection with AWS Config, manage assessments and keep authorization boundaries aligned, while maintaining privileged access under strict security rules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in DoD RMF package work with eMASS.
• DoD 8140 qualification for the ISSO work role or ability to earn within six months.
• Hands-on SP 800-53 Rev. 5 control authoring and POA&M management.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Tier 3 investigation and IT-II designation.

Responsibilities

• Author SP 800-53 Rev. 5 control statements and keep the eMASS package current.
• Manage POA&Ms from finding to closure with the engineering teams.
• Automate evidence collection with AWS Config and the platform’s pipelines.
• Support assessments, inheritance decisions and authorization boundary changes.
• Hold privileged access to the authorization tooling under the program's security rules.

Skills

RMF expertise

eMASS experience

SP 800-53 Rev. 5

POA&M management

AWS Config

Education

DoD 8140 qualification

Tools

eMASS

AWS Config

GovCloud

Job description

Zaden Technologies is seeking an RMF specialist to support a Defense Health Agency program. This remote role requires DoD RMF experience, SP 800-53 Rev. 5 control authoring, and POA&M coordination with engineering teams.

You will automate evidence collection with AWS Config, manage assessments and keep authorization boundaries aligned, while maintaining privileged access under strict security rules.