Senior DoD Cybersecurity RMF SME (TS/SCI)

Avint, LLC; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Open Time off & Federal Holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Avint LLC is seeking a motivated Cybersecurity SME to serve as a senior advisor in cybersecurity, RMF implementation, and program development for DoD systems. You will lead security posture efforts, guide A&A activities, and coordinate with security leadership to ensure policy compliance.

The role requires a Top Secret with SCI eligibility, 15 years of DoD-related experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to manage complex, cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required and DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification.
• 15 years of experience, with at least 5 in the DoD.
• Deep knowledge of RMF and NIST CSF.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall security posture of systems within area of responsibility.
• Assist in development and streamlining of the cybersecurity program, including architecture, requirements, objectives and policies.
• Support RMF implementation to ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies.
• Assist in A&A efforts per DoD and Air Force RMF requirements.
• Develop and enhance a common controls program for inheritability evidence.
• Maintain and report system authorization status per DoD guidance.
• Provide direction to lower-level cybersecurity staff and ensure policy adherence.
• Coordinate with security manager on issues affecting organizational security.
• Identify IOs and stewards for DoD information to establish accountability and access controls.
• Maintain repository for cybersecurity documentation.
• Monitor cybersecurity policy compliance and review results.
• Coordinate IS security measures, incident reporting, and responses to disclosures.
• Prepare and record system security information in cybersecurity repositories.
• Author and maintain IA and security management plans including RMF plans and PPPs.

Skills

RMF/CSF expertise

Cybersecurity products knowledge

Communication skills

Project planning

Leadership

Client relationships

Team facilitation

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

DoD 8570 IAM Level III certification

Job description

Avint LLC is seeking a motivated Cybersecurity SME to serve as a senior advisor in cybersecurity, RMF implementation, and program development for DoD systems. You will lead security posture efforts, guide A&A activities, and coordinate with security leadership to ensure policy compliance.

The role requires a Top Secret with SCI eligibility, 15 years of DoD-related experience, and strong leadership and communication skills to manage complex, cross-functional teams.