RMF Validator: IV&V Security Controls Lead

COLSA Corporation; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA Corporation seeks a Certified RMF Validator to join our cybersecurity team. This role supports RMF activities, assesses security controls, documents assessment results, and ensures validation aligns with DoD and internal policies.

Responsibilities include IV&V of security controls, developing SARs, coordinating with ISSM/ISSO and client, and reporting metrics on validation progress. Requires DoD clearance and a bachelor’s in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of related experience
• Hands-on experience with security control assessment, validation/IV&V, and RMF documentation, including SARs
• Experience supporting DoD cybersecurity 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

Responsibilities

• Perform validation/auditing of Unclassified RMF authorization requirements per Assessment and Authorization Processes
• Provide IV&V of system security controls and safeguards designed through the security engineering process
• Develop the Security Assessment Report (SAR) and other validation support requirements per DoW policies
• Coordinate with the Program Manager, ISSM/ISSO, User Representative, and client for documentation alignment
• Develop and report metrics on completion percentages in each validation step
• Provide network and security operations analysis, assessment, and recommendations to senior personnel
• Offer recommendations for protecting networks, workstations, servers, and IT assets
• Conduct audits to ensure information systems security policies are implemented as defined in security plans
• Participate in response teams to address anomalies per government/industry standards

Skills

Security assessment

RMF documentation

IV&V

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

SAR development

Job description

COLSA Corporation seeks a Certified RMF Validator to join our cybersecurity team. This role supports RMF activities, assesses security controls, documents assessment results, and ensures validation aligns with DoD and internal policies.

Responsibilities include IV&V of security controls, developing SARs, coordinating with ISSM/ISSO and client, and reporting metrics on validation progress. Requires DoD clearance and a bachelor’s in a related field.