Senior Cybersecurity SME – RMF/DoD, Remote Eligible

Archer; North Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TekSynap is seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert to join our team supporting the Defense Health Agency in the North Charleston, SC area. The role focuses on RMF authorization, A&A validation, IV&V, and enterprise risk management across DHA systems and enclaves.

You will provide senior guidance to government teams and help shape cybersecurity strategies. Qualified candidates will have DoD policy knowledge, RMF lifecycle oversight experience, and IAM Level III or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• 15 years IT experience with HIPAA/Medical Systems expertise
• Senior DoD cybersecurity experience
• RMF subject matter expertise
• A&A authorization experience
• IV&V cybersecurity validation experience
• Enterprise cybersecurity architecture experience
• Risk management expertise
• DoD policy knowledge
• Experience supporting government agencies or federal environments

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior cybersecurity advisor for RMF and A&A execution
• Provide DoD policy and guidance on cybersecurity
• Oversee RMF lifecycle implementation across systems
• Review Security Assessment Plans and test strategies
• Provide oversight of IV&V cybersecurity validation activities
• Provide expert guidance on STIG compliance and implementation
• Support development of RMF strategies for enterprise systems
• Provide guidance on cybersecurity architecture and control selection
• Review authorization packages for completeness and accuracy
• Provide advisory support for authorization decisions

Skills

RMF governance

DoD cybersecurity

A&A authorization

IV&V validation

Risk management

Policy knowledge

CISM/CISSP/CASP

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, or related field

Tools

eMASS

NIST SP 800-53

Job description

TekSynap is seeking a Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert to join our team supporting the Defense Health Agency in the North Charleston, SC area. The role focuses on RMF authorization, A&A validation, IV&V, and enterprise risk management across DHA systems and enclaves.

You will provide senior guidance to government teams and help shape cybersecurity strategies. Qualified candidates will have DoD policy knowledge, RMF lifecycle oversight experience, and IAM Level III or equivalent certification.