Risk Management Framework (RMF) Test Engineer

General Dynamics Electric Boat; New London (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat seeks an RMF Cybersecurity Test Engineer to support system accreditation activities and strengthen compliance posture. The role reports to ISSO and collaborates with the Lead System Engineer to maintain accreditation.

Responsibilities include interpreting RMF requirements, updating documentation, identifying gaps, and coordinating vulnerability assessments, while staying current with STIGs and DoD/Navy guidance. Travel is limited; on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years evaluating RMF compliance for a system.
• 2+ years IT experience (AD, Exchange, Tanium, Trellix).
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Ability to obtain DoD Top-Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply RMF requirements across system components.
• Develop, maintain, and update RMF documentation.
• Identify security and compliance gaps on the system.
• Collaborate with the team to improve compliance posture.
• Stay current with STIGs, DoD/Navy guidance, and emerging cybersecurity threats.
• Support vulnerability assessments, remediation efforts, and evidence collection.

Skills

RMF knowledge

Compliance documentation

Vulnerability assessment

Strong communication

Project management

Security clearance

Education

High School Diploma

Secret clearance

DoD Top-Secret eligibility

Tools

ACAS

Nessus

Evaluate STIG

STIG Manager

VRAM

CMRS

eMASS

Job description

The Pre Commissioning Unit Local Area Network (PCULAN) team is seeking a RMF Cybersecurity Test Engineer to support ongoing system accreditation activities and strengthen the system’s overall compliance posture.

The ideal candidate will be able to interpret complex cybersecurity and compliance requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks for the team. In this role, they will identify compliance gaps, develop and document mitigation strategies, ensure adherence to applicable policies, and serve as the primary point of contact for Navy system accreditation activities.

Working under the oversight of the ISSO and in conjunction with the Lead System Engineer, the RMF Cybersecurity Test Engineer will help maintain a strong security posture and ensure the system continues to meet all requirements necessary to maintain its accreditation.

This position is 100% on-site with limited expectations for travel.

Duties And Responsibilities Include

• Interpret and apply RMF requirements across system components
• Develop, maintain, and update RMF documentation
• Identify security and compliance gaps on the system
• Collaborate with the team to improve compliance posture
• Stay current with STIGs, DoD/Navy guidance, and emerging cybersecurity threats
• Support vulnerability assessments, remediation efforts, and evidence collection

Required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience evaluating the compliance of a system against the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• 2+ years of exposure to IT systems (Active Directory, Exchange, Tanium, Trellix, etc)
• Current active Secret security clearance is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain final DoD Top-Secret Clearance.

Preferred

• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (ACAS, Nessus)
• Experience using system compliance assessment tools (Evaluate STIG, STIG Manager)
• Experience with compliance reporting (VRAM, CMRS)
• Working knowledge of Navy Submarine systems and requirements.
• Current CompTIA Security +

Skills

• Experience with RMF Authorization To Operate (ATO) packages in Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• Experience working on cybersecurity RMF body of evidence documentation such as Plan of Action & Milestones.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously to meet project milestones.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative professional who works effectively with internal and external entities.

Physical Qualifications

Color Vision, Light Lifting, Pulling, Pushing

Environmental Attributes

Inside