RMF Specialist: DoD Cyber Risk & Compliance

SAIC; Kirtland (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an experienced Risk Management Framework (RMF) Specialist to guide DoD information systems through the full RMF lifecycle and ensure cybersecurity compliance and resilience. You will collaborate with mission partners and help shape secure architectures protecting national assets.

The role requires strong RMF / A&A experience, active SCI‑eligible clearance, and hands‑on use of eMASS/ACAS tools, with responsibilities spanning risk assessment, control implementation, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 9+ years of relevant experience (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree).
• Active Top Secret or DOE Q clearance with SCI eligibility (must be SCI‑eligible within the first 3 months).
• 5+ years of experience supporting RMF activities, including categorization, control implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems through all phases of the RMF process, including categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
• Serve as a cybersecurity advisor, connecting policy requirements with real‑world system design and implementation.
• Conduct risk assessments, review security test results, and recommend mitigation strategies including configuration changes, tool updates, and process improvements.
• Interpret, implement, and document security controls across networks, enclaves, and complex information systems in alignment with NIST SP 800‑53 and DoD guidance.
• Manage eMASS packages, support ACAS vulnerability identification, and track remediation and mitigation activities.
• Support monitoring, detection, analysis, and audit readiness through log review, security testing, and authorization documentation development.

Skills

RMF processes

A&A tasks

NIST SP 800-53

Zero Trust

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

eMASS

ACAS

Job description

SAIC seeks an experienced Risk Management Framework (RMF) Specialist to guide DoD information systems through the full RMF lifecycle and ensure cybersecurity compliance and resilience. You will collaborate with mission partners and help shape secure architectures protecting national assets.

The role requires strong RMF / A&A experience, active SCI‑eligible clearance, and hands‑on use of eMASS/ACAS tools, with responsibilities spanning risk assessment, control implementation, and continuous