Remote DoD RMF Cybersecurity Specialist IL-6

Avum, Inc.; Agoura Hills (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work environment

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Avum, Inc. seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist to support RMF, ATO, and continuous monitoring across Federal and DoD programs, including IL-6 environments.

The role collaborates with system admins, engineers, PMs, and security stakeholders to ensure compliant security controls and documentation. Responsibilities include developing SSPs, maintaining authorization artifacts, and coordinating remediation while aligning to DoD security requirements and cloud considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Five+ years of experience supporting Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or Information Security programs.
• Experience supporting DoD RMF and ATO activities, including security control documentation, assessment support, POA&M management, and continuous monitoring.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls and DoD RMF processes.
• Experience developing and maintaining SSPs, security control implementation statements, assessment evidence, and other authorization documentation.
• Experience using eMASS or similar system to maintain RMF records and authorization artifacts.
• Experience reviewing vulnerability scans and STIG findings and coordinating remediation with technical teams.
• Understanding of security requirements for classified systems and cloud environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple documentation and remediation priorities.
• Meet DoD 8140 qualifications for the role.

Responsibilities

• Support RMF assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for Federal and DoD systems including IL-6 environments.
• Implement and maintain security controls per NIST SP 800-53 and DoD RMF requirements.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, security control statements, evidence, and POA&Ms.
• Maintain RMF records and artifacts in eMASS or designated systems.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability reviews, and compliance evaluations.
• Review ACAS/SCAP/STIG findings and coordinate remediation with teams.
• Support IL-6 DoD cloud security requirements and continuous monitoring.
• Prepare cybersecurity reports and monitor security status.
• Identify system changes and update controls and documentation accordingly.
• Assist in security audits, inspections, and customer assessments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate cybersecurity risks.
• Support incident response and investigations as needed.
• Stay current on evolving threats and DoD security requirements.

Skills

RMF experience

DoD security

NIST SP 800-53

Security documentation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS or related field

Tools

eMASS

ACAS

SCAP

STIG

Job description

Avum, Inc. seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist to support RMF, ATO, and continuous monitoring across Federal and DoD programs, including IL-6 environments.

The role collaborates with system admins, engineers, PMs, and security stakeholders to ensure compliant security controls and documentation. Responsibilities include developing SSPs, maintaining authorization artifacts, and coordinating remediation while aligning to DoD security requirements and cloud considerations.