Senior DoD Cybersecurity Specialist — RMF, IL5/IL6

Data Systems Analysts, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to perform RMF security control implementation and continuous monitoring across ACWS applications and cloud services.

The role requires DoD 8140-compliant certifications (CISSP or equivalent), strong knowledge of NIST controls, and experience in secure DevSecOps pipelines, risk assessment, and audit readiness; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• 4+ Years supporting cybersecurity, information assurance, RMF, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, or secure operations.
• DoD 8140-compliant cybersecurity certification, such as CISSP or equivalent baseline certification meeting both IAT Level III and IAM Level III requirements.
• Knowledge of NIST controls, STIGs, POA&M management, access control, incident response, risk assessment, vulnerability remediation, audit readiness, and compliance documentation.
• DoD experience securing cloud-hosted environments, DevSecOps pipelines, application platforms, databases, and enterprise integrations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and validate RMF security controls across ACWS applications, infrastructure, cloud services, and integrations.
• Conduct STIG compliance reviews, vulnerability assessments, security scans, and remediation tracking.
• Maintain RMF, ATO, POA&M, continuous-monitoring, and audit evidence
• Support secure DevSecOps pipelines, access controls, incident response, and security operations.
• Coordinate assessments, audits, and compliance activities to strengthen ACWS security posture and maintain authorization.

Skills

RMF knowledge

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Access control

Audit readiness

Continuous monitoring

CISSP or equivalent (IAT III & IAM III

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/related field

Tools

Appian

Job description

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to perform RMF security control implementation and continuous monitoring across ACWS applications and cloud services.

The role requires DoD 8140-compliant certifications (CISSP or equivalent), strong knowledge of NIST controls, and experience in secure DevSecOps pipelines, risk assessment, and audit readiness; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain clearance may be required.