Senior RMF Security Assessment Lead

Jimmy Jazz; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharros, supporting DHS cybersecurity across its Intelligence Enterprise, seeks a Senior Security Control Assessor. This on-site role in a Government SCIF in Washington, DC leads complex RMF assessments across CDS, SAP, and cloud environments.

You will guide junior staff, improve SOPs, and advance the authorization process toward ongoing authorization and reciprocity. Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Computer Science OR minimum of 10 years' experience in IT or cybersecurity.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in RMF security control assessment.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship; willingness to undergo a DHS counterintelligence-scope polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Lead the most complex RMF assessments within the portfolio (CDS, SAP, cloud, etc.).
• Mentor junior assessors and guide SOP improvements in the authorization process.
• Develop and improve assessment procedures and SOPs.
• Provide specific recommendations to correct weaknesses or deficiencies in controls and vulnerabilities.

Skills

Lead complex assessments

Mentor junior staff

SOP development

RMF knowledge

Excellent written and verbal comms

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong analytical skills

Cross Domain Solutions experience

Education

BS degree in IT/Cybersecurity/CS OR 10+ years IT experience

Tools

Nessus/ACAS

WebInspect

Job description

Tharros, supporting DHS cybersecurity across its Intelligence Enterprise, seeks a Senior Security Control Assessor. This on-site role in a Government SCIF in Washington, DC leads complex RMF assessments across CDS, SAP, and cloud environments.

You will guide junior staff, improve SOPs, and advance the authorization process toward ongoing authorization and reciprocity. Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.