RMF/IL6 Cybersecurity Lead — ACWS

Data Systems Analysts, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to lead security across ACWS environments and pipelines. The role requires RMF/ATO experience and DoD IL5/IL6 controls, vulnerability management, and collaboration with DevSecOps and infrastructure teams to protect system data.

A DoD 8140-certified professional with 8+ years in DoD cybersecurity and the ability to coordinate with cleared personnel in a secure facility is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related field.
• DoD 8140-compliant cybersecurity cert, such as CISSP or IAM Level III.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity for DoD systems.
• RMF experience to achieve/maintain an ATO.
• Experience with DoD IL5/IL6 controls, SIPR/IL6, vulnerability management, cleared personnel.
• Experience implementing cybersecurity controls in enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, security monitoring, access controls, secure pipelines.
• Ability to assess risks, support incident response, and coordinate with DevSecOps.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Working knowledge of AI concepts and applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of cybersecurity controls across ACWS environments and pipelines.
• Monitor vulnerabilities and support risk mitigation activities.
• Coordinate RMF, compliance, and security response efforts.
• Collaborate with DevSecOps, infrastructure, and program teams to protect data.

Skills

RMF/ATO

Vulnerability management

Security monitoring

Access controls

Secure pipelines

Risk assessment

Incident response

DevSecOps liaison

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

AI concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Info Assurance

DoD 8140 certification (e.g., CISSP, IAM Level III)

8+ years DoD cybersecurity experience

Familiar with federal security requirements

Job description

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to lead security across ACWS environments and pipelines. The role requires RMF/ATO experience and DoD IL5/IL6 controls, vulnerability management, and collaboration with DevSecOps and infrastructure teams to protect system data.

A DoD 8140-certified professional with 8+ years in DoD cybersecurity and the ability to coordinate with cleared personnel in a secure facility is expected.