RMF Validator

COLSA Corporation; Albany (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

COLSA Corporation seeks a Certified RMF Validator to support cybersecurity and RMF activities. The role focuses on validating controls, documenting SARs, and ensuring RMF compliance for government programs.

The position involves coordinating with the Program Manager, ISSM/ISSO, and client stakeholders, with an emphasis on independent validation, metrics, and actionable security guidance. US citizenship and DoD security clearance are required.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Hands-on experience with security control assessment, validation/IV&V, and RMF documentation, including SAR development
• Experience supporting cybersecurity incident response, anomaly investigation, and remediation per DoD policies and industry best practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• DoD Security clearance; US Citizenship required

Responsabilidades

• Perform validation/auditing of Unclassified RMF authorization requirements per Assessment and Authorization processes
• Provide independent verification and validation (IV&V) of system security controls and safeguards
• Develop Security Assessment Reports (SAR) and other validation support per DoW policies
• Coordinate with Program Manager, ISSM/ISSO, User Representative, and client for documentation alignment
• Develop and report metrics showing progress at each validation step
• Provide network and security operations analysis, assessment, and senior leadership recommendations
• Offer recommendations to protect networks, workstations, servers, and IT assets
• Conduct audits to ensure information systems security policies are implemented as defined
• Participate in response teams to address anomalies per government/industry standards

Conocimientos

Security control assessment

RMF/DoD RMF

SAR development

IV&V

Incident response

DoD policies

Written and verbal communication

Security clearance

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT or related field

Descripción del empleo

COLSA is seeking a Certified RMF Validator to join our team and play a critical role in supporting cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities . This position will provide expertise throughout the validation process, assessing security controls, documenting assessment results, and ensuring validation activities are performed in accordance with applicable policies and guidance.

This position is contingent upon contract award, with work anticipated to begin in March 2027. The selected candidate will be proposed as Key Personnel in accordance with proposal requirements.

• Responsible for performing validation/auditing of Unclassified RMF authorization requirements in accordance with Assessment and Authorization Processes
• Provides independent verification and validation (IV&V) of system's security controls and safeguards designed through the security engineering process
• Develops the Security Assessment Report (SAR) and other validation support requirements as required by DoW policies and guidance for the assigned system(s)
• Facilitates the coordination of the Program Manager, ISSM/ISSO, User Representative, and client agreement of the documentation
• Develops and report metrics that include the percentages of completion in every step of the validation process
• Provides network and security operations technical analysis, assessment, and recommendations to senior personnel.
• Provides recommendations for protecting networks, workstations, servers, and IT assets.
• Conducts audits to ensure information systems security policies and procedures are implemented as defined in security plans and best practices.
• Participates in response teams to ensure any anomalies are corrected in accordance with government or industry standards.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

Required Skills

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Hands-on experience with security control assessment, validation/IV&V, and RMF documentation, including development of Security Assessment Reports (SARs).
• Experience supportingcybersecurity incident response, anomaly investigation, and remediation in accordance with DoD policies and industry best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• DoD Secret security clearance; US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• DoD 8570/8140-compliant certification such as Security+, CGRC (formerly CAP), or equivalent

  
  

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.