Senior RMF Security Assessment Lead

Paragon Technology Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Paragon Technology Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Assessment Lead to plan, coordinate, and deliver Security Control Assessments under the ISCA effort for the State Department's Enterprise Applications cybersecurity program.

The role provides technical leadership, develops SAPs and SARs, and ensures evidence-based determinations of control effectiveness across RMF steps. Onsite duties are expected in Washington, DC area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and eight years' cybersecurity experience.
• Experience leading or performing Security Control Assessments in Federal environments.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-37/800-53/800-53A and RMF steps.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee Security Control Assessments across systems and environments.
• Lead SAPs, ROEs, control testing, evidence collection, and assessment artifacts.
• Ensure assessments meet government requirements and provide objective evidence.
• Provide direction to assessors and coordinate with government stakeholders.
• Prepare SARs, risk summaries, and supporting documentation for authorization.

Skills

Security control assessments

RMF knowledge

Technical leadership

Analytical writing

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

CISSP

CISA

CEH

Job description

Paragon Technology Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Assessment Lead to plan, coordinate, and deliver Security Control Assessments under the ISCA effort for the State Department's Enterprise Applications cybersecurity program.

The role provides technical leadership, develops SAPs and SARs, and ensures evidence-based determinations of control effectiveness across RMF steps. Onsite duties are expected in Washington, DC area.