RMF Cybersecurity Specialist — DevSecOps | Secret Clearance

Socket.dev; Fort Dix (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

DSA is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to perform continuous monitoring, RMF implementation, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities in the IL-5 environment. The role requires an active DoD 8140-certified credential and DoD experience securing cloud-hosted environments.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years of relevant experience, an active Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain security clearance; salary range is $135,000–$145,000 USD, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years supporting cybersecurity, information assurance, RMF, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, or secure operations.
• DoD 8140-compliant cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CASP+, CySA+ or equivalent compliant certification.
• Knowledge of NIST controls, STIGs, POA&M management, access control, incident response, risk assessment, vulnerability remediation, audit readiness, and compliance documentation.
• DoD experience securing cloud-hosted environments, DevSecOps pipelines, application platforms, databases, and enterprise integrations.
• Active Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Implement and validate RMF security controls across ACWS applications, infrastructure, cloud services, and integrations.
• Conduct STIG compliance reviews, vulnerability assessments, security scans, and remediation tracking.
• Maintain RMF, ATO, POA&M, continuous-monitoring, and audit evidence
• Support secure DevSecOps pipelines, access controls, incident response, and security operations.
• Coordinate assessments, audits, and compliance activities to strengthen ACWS security posture and maintain authorization.

Skills

RMF

Vulnerability management

Continuous monitoring

Incident response

Access control

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

DoD 8140-compliant certifications (CISSP/CASP+/CySA+)

Job description

DSA is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to perform continuous monitoring, RMF implementation, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities in the IL-5 environment. The role requires an active DoD 8140-certified credential and DoD experience securing cloud-hosted environments.

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years of relevant experience, an active Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain security clearance; salary range is $135,000–$145,000 USD, with