Senior ISSO: RMF & NIST 800-53 Expert (TS/SCI)

Ascension Federal Services Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Federal Services, Inc. seeks candidates to support a Scalable GEOINT program, focusing on system accreditation and information assurance for the Scalable GEOINT enterprise.

Responsibilities include implementing RMF activities and maintaining NIST 800-53 control evidence, risk assessments, and POA&M tracking, with on-site duties and possible travel. Final TS/SCI clearance is required to start.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years in information security
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field
• Significant RMF and NIST 800-53 control implementation experience
• Desirable: CISSP, CISM, or CAP certification

Responsibilities

• Implement and assess RMF activities and NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Maintain security documentation, control evidence, risk assessments, and POA&M tracking.
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation, approved configuration changes, and inspection support.
• Review access controls and security events; document and report suspected security violations.
• Work with administrators and engineers to protect mission availability and information.

Skills

Info security experience

RMF experience

NIST 800-53 familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Job description

Ascension Federal Services, Inc. seeks candidates to support a Scalable GEOINT program, focusing on system accreditation and information assurance for the Scalable GEOINT enterprise.

Responsibilities include implementing RMF activities and maintaining NIST 800-53 control evidence, risk assessments, and POA&M tracking, with on-site duties and possible travel. Final TS/SCI clearance is required to start.