Senior Information Security Officer – DoD RMF Lead (Hybrid)

Talentify; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

MIT Pension

401K matching

Paid leave & tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance options

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a cybersecurity professional to support the Security Services Department in protecting sensitive R&D data and information systems. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with cyber policies, monitoring security configurations, and guiding remediation efforts across multiple programs.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in DoD cybersecurity, DoD 8570 IAM I baseline certification or the ability to obtain it within 6 months, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of IT security experience in DoD cybersecurity.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAM I baseline certification required or obtainable within 6 months of hire.
• Undergraduate degree or industry IT certifications may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as JSIG, NIST 800-53 RMF, ICD 503, NISPOM, and DoD 5205.07.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSP) and POA&M artifacts.
• Conduct continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and remediation.
• Report incidents and provide countermeasures to secure systems and data.
• Align IT security priorities with organizational security strategy.
• Prepare for periodic compliance assessments and risk evaluations.
• Interpret noncompliance patterns to assess risk and effectiveness of security program.

Skills

IT security

Cybersecurity auditing

Vulnerability management

Policy compliance

Risk assessment

Clearance eligibility

Communication skills

Security frameworks

Education

DoD 8570 IAM I baseline

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking a cybersecurity professional to support the Security Services Department in protecting sensitive R&D data and information systems. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with cyber policies, monitoring security configurations, and guiding remediation efforts across multiple programs.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in DoD cybersecurity, DoD 8570 IAM I baseline certification or the ability to obtain it within 6 months, and strong communication skills.