Senior RMF Security Controls Assessor

Chenega Professional Services Strategic Business Unit; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor to support large-scale DoD-related operations in Arlington, VA. You will lead assessments, plan security strategies, and coordinate with leadership on risk and authorization processes.

The role requires TS clearance with SCI eligibility, extensive RMF/CM experience, and strong documentation skills across SSP/SAR/SAP. Expect collaboration with DoD teams and continuous monitoring duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years relevant experience required.
• DOD 8140 IAM Level II (CAP, CASP, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO) required.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Advise the A&A Manager on impact levels for CIA of information on systems.
• Conduct a Security Assessment Plan (SAP) for each package.
• Ensure security assessments are completed and on target date.
• Initiate POA&M with weaknesses and suspense dates.
• Evaluate documentation and provide recommendations for authorization.
• Assess changes to systems that could affect authorization.
• Serve as cybersecurity advisor to A&A Manager/CISO/AO.
• Contribute to monitoring strategy conforming to DoD CM requirements.
• Document risk levels for noncompliant controls in SAR.
• Determine aggregate risk and key risk drivers for the system.
• Develop a continuous monitoring plan for the system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RMF 800-37

Continuous Monitoring 800-137

NIST 800-series

POA&M processes

Vulnerability management

Project management

MS Office

Cybersecurity advisory

Security authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 2+ years experience

HS diploma or GED + 4+ years experience

Tools

Vulnerability scanning tools

SAP/JSIG

FedRAMP experience

AWS

Azure

Job description

Chenega MIOS is seeking a Senior Security Control Assessor to support large-scale DoD-related operations in Arlington, VA. You will lead assessments, plan security strategies, and coordinate with leadership on risk and authorization processes.

The role requires TS clearance with SCI eligibility, extensive RMF/CM experience, and strong documentation skills across SSP/SAR/SAP. Expect collaboration with DoD teams and continuous monitoring duties.