RMF ISSO: Security Authorization Expert

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS); Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 136,849 - 160,999; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401K

Long and Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS) is actively seeking qualified candidates for an Information System Security Officer-RMF Specialist as part of an Evergreen Talent Pool. The role supports RMF-related artifacts, control scoping, evidence validation, and FedRAMP package activities across various US locations.

Ideal candidates will have RMF/A&A/FISMA experience, a strong grasp of NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, SSP development, and collaboration with system owners, technical teams, and compliance staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with RMF, A&A, FISMA and NIST 800-53 Rev. 5.
• Ability to work with system owners, technical teams and compliance groups.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality authorization documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain RMF artifacts including SSPs, BIA, FIPS 199 categorizations, PTAs/PIAs, CMPs, and more.
• Assist with control scoping, tailoring, overlay identification and evidence collection.
• Validate system-level evidence for accuracy and applicability.
• Support RMF documentation, templates, checklists, and user guides.
• Track POA&Ms and advise on corrective actions to reduce risk.
• Support FedRAMP reviews and identify customer responsibilities for cloud systems.
• Maintain RMF content, process guides, and training materials.

Skills

RMF

A&A

FISMA

NIST 800-53 Rev.5

SSP development

POA&M tracking

security documentation

stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

GRC tools

Ticketing systems

Artifact repositories

Evidence management

Job description

Boston Government Services, LLC (BGS) is actively seeking qualified candidates for an Information System Security Officer-RMF Specialist as part of an Evergreen Talent Pool. The role supports RMF-related artifacts, control scoping, evidence validation, and FedRAMP package activities across various US locations.

Ideal candidates will have RMF/A&A/FISMA experience, a strong grasp of NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, SSP development, and collaboration with system owners, technical teams, and compliance staff.