RMF, Cybersecurity, and ATO Consultant

Lever, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Military Leave

Jury Duty Leave

Job summary

Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a full-time RMF, Cybersecurity, and ATO Consultant to support HQ USSF at the Pentagon. You will provide advisory services to CSO, COO, CHCO and others for DoD/IC risk management across multiple classifications.

The role includes evaluating risk, supporting DevSecOps and AI/ML, interfacing with Air Force entities, and advancing Zero Trust, baselines, and cross-domain solutions. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred) with 5+ years in program information system analysis.
• Strategic knowledge of DAF processes for technology projects.
• Willingness to travel or work remotely as needed.
• TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and recommend RMF/ATO solutions across multiple classification levels.
• Support DevSecOps, AI/ML, and digital services while managing risk.
• Coordinate with USAF and USSF organizations for cyber and infra needs.
• Assist S6C with Zero Trust, modernization, and cross-domain initiatives.

Skills

RMF/ATO advisory

Threat intel analysis

Zero Trust principles

Cross-domain solutions

Network security

IAM / MFA / SSO

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Masters preferred

Tools

NIST 800-207

DoD security frameworks

Job description

Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking a full-time RMF, Cybersecurity, and ATO Consultant at the Pentagon, Washington, DC. This position will provide Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) to support the organizations within the Headquarters United States Space Force (HQ USSF), which includes but are not limited to, Chief of Space Operations (CSO), Chief Operations Office (COO), Chief Human Capital Office (CHCO), Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Cyber and Data (S6), Chief Strategy and Resourcing Office (CSRO), and Director of Staff (DS).

What you will be doing:

• Provide expertise to evaluate, assess and make recommendations to address DoD and Intelligence Community (IC) Risk Management Framework and Authority to Operate (AO) policies and requirements at multiple classification levels (up to TS/SCI) to gain approval/recertification for pilot efforts related to digital capabilities, digital infrastructure, software applications.
• Support Security and Operations (DevSecOps), AI/ML algorithms and other digital services which includes identifying alternate strategies to manage risk to enterprise responsibilities while pursuing state of the art capabilities.
• Interfacing both remotely and in-person with various Department of the Air Force organizations in diverse geographic locales, as needed, to advise and assist on the advancement of cyber and infrastructure needs. This will include, but not limited to, in-person meetings at Langley-Eustis for meetings with ACC/CCC.
• Assisting S6C with collecting and advising on projects related to Zero Trust, base infrastructure modernization, cross-domain solutions, and USSF cyber resiliency.

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred) plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in analysis of program information system schemes or equivalent.
• Strategic knowledge of the processes within DAF to formulate and execute technology-related projects
• Able to travel frequently or work remotely, when necessary, to assist and advise.
• TS/SCI Security Clearance

Desired experience/qualifications:

Zero Trust:

• Deep understanding of Zero Trust principles and architectures.
• Experience designing and implementing micro-segmentation, identity and access management (IAM), least privilege, and continuous monitoring solutions.
• Familiarity with relevant security frameworks (NIST 800-207, DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture).

Security Architecture & Engineering:

• Expertise in network segmentation, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and network behavior analysis.
• Knowledge of software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) for dynamic policy enforcement.

Network Security:

• Expertise in network segmentation, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and network behavior analysis.
• Knowledge of software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) for dynamic policy enforcement.

Identity & Access Management:

• Strong understanding of multi-factor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO), role-based access control (RBAC), and privileged access management (PAM).
• Experience with identity federation and directory services.

Data Security:

• Experience with data encryption, data loss prevention (DLP), and data classification.
• Knowledge of data governance and compliance requirements relevant to space systems and operations.

Base Infrastructure Modernization:

• Project Management:
  • Strong planning, organization, and communication skills to manage complex infrastructure modernization projects.

Cross-Domain Solutions:

• Systems Integration:
  • Expertise in integrating systems and data across different security domains and classification levels.
  • Understanding of cross-domain solutions (CDS) and guard technologies.
• Network Security:
  • Knowledge of multi-level security (MLS) networks, boundary protection mechanisms, and data diodes.
• Experience with secure data transfer protocols and encryption technologies.

USSF Cyber Resiliency:

• Threat Intelligence:
  • Understanding of current cyber threats targeting space systems and infrastructure.
• Ability to analyze threat intelligence and translate it into actionable security measures.

Vulnerability Management:

• Expertise in vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and red teaming.
• Ability to identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities in space systems and ground segments.

Collaboration:

• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, including space and cyber experts.

General Skills:

• Strong understanding of space systems, operations, and architectures.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies and threats.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to national security.

Delta Solutions & Strategies offers a generous benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, parental, military, and jury duty paid leaves.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D