Risk Management Framework (RMF) Compliance Lead

Peraton

Oregon

Hybrid

USD 112,000 - 179,000

Full time

8 days ago

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401(k)

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Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Risk Management Framework (RMF) Compliance Lead to manage RMF tasks, guide a team of RMF professionals, and ensure deliverables like SSPs, SARs, and POA&Ms meet standards. This remote role requires working 8am-5pm EST and supporting RMF activities across DHRA systems.

You will lead a team, ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-37/53, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders while driving continuous improvement in cybersecurity posture.

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
Bachelor's degree and 12 years, or Master’s 10 years, or Associate 14 years, or HS diploma with 16 years experience.
Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CASP, CCISO, Security+, or CAP.
Experience supporting ATO authorization, maintenance, and continuous monitoring in FedRAMP High or similar.
Deep RMF knowledge and NIST SP 800-37/53 implementation.
Knowledge of FISMA and FedRAMP mandates.
Ability to perform risk assessments and propose mitigations.
Experience creating RMF deliverables: SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms.
Experience leading large cybersecurity projects with schedules.

Responsibilities

Oversee RMF activities ensuring adherence to NIST SP 800-37 and 800-53.
Provide RMF expertise to ensure consistent security controls and policies.
Lead RMF team delivering SSPs, SARs, and POA&Ms.
Ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance of RMF deliverables.
Act as primary RMF contact between internal teams and stakeholders.
Ensure RMF activities comply with regulations and maintain secure posture.
Oversee RMF integration across the organization and promote cybersecurity awareness.
Lead ATO authorization and maintenance including risk remediation and continuous monitoring.

Skills

RMF expertise

NIST SP 800-37/53

Risk assessment

SSP/SAR/POA&M

FISMA/FedRAMP knowledge

Leadership/mentoring

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Associates Degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Security certifications: CISSP, CISM, CASP, CCISO, Security+, CAP

Job description

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Risk Management Framework (RMF) Compliance Lead. This person will be responsible for the overall management and execution of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) tasks, providing expert guidance and direction to a team of RMF professionals.

Work Location

This is a remote position, but candidate must be willing to work during the hours of 8am - 5pm EST.

What You’ll Do

Oversee and manage the overall execution of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, ensuring adherence to established principles and standards (NIST SP 800-37 and 800-53).

Provide advanced expertise on RMF processes to ensure consistent application of security controls, policies, and procedures across all DHRA systems.

Lead and mentor a team of RMF professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality documentation and outputs such as System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).

Ensure the accuracy, quality, and completeness of all deliverables related to the RMF process, driving continuous improvement and compliance.

Act as the primary point of contact for all RMF-related matters, facilitating communication between internal teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.

Ensure that all RMF activities comply with relevant regulations, policies, and guidelines, maintaining a secure operational posture.

Oversee the integration of RMF processes across the organization, identifying areas for improvement and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness and compliance.

Lead Authority to Operate (ATO) authorization and maintenance, including security control implementation, authorization package development, risk remediation, continuous monitoring.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust level clearance

Bachelors Degree and 12 years, a Masters Degree and 10 years, an Associates Degree and 14 years, or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 16 years of experience

One or more of the following relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, CASP, CCISO, Security+, or CAP

Proven experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) authorization, maintenance, and continuous monitoring within FedRAMP High or other federal environments

Expertise in the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53, to ensure consistent implementation of security controls.

In-depth knowledge of information systems security principles, methodologies, and technologies, including operational requirements and cyber threats.

Familiarity with federal cybersecurity mandates, including FISMA and FedRAMP

Ability to perform thorough risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and provide actionable mitigation strategies aligned with organizational priorities.

Proficient in creating, reviewing, and validating RMF deliverables, such as System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POA&Ms.

Skilled in managing large-scale cybersecurity projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, resources, and organizational goals.

Target Salary Range $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays.