Senior Security Control Lead — RMF & Compliance Expert

Chenega Agile Real Time Solutions, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS is seeking a Lead Senior Security Control Assessor to join our Arlington, VA team. You will advise on RMF risk, develop SAP/POA&M, and ensure timely authorization for DoD information systems.

The role requires Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, 5+ years of related experience, and expertise with NIST 800-series, RMF, SA&A, and cloud security (FedRAMP/AWS/Azure). Join a fast-moving, mission-driven environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required; alternative with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of relevant experience required; DoD 8140 IAM Level II credentials preferred.
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise the A&A Manager on impact levels for confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Conduct SAP for each package assessment.
• Ensure security assessments are completed on time for each IS.
• Initiate POA&M with weaknesses and suspense dates.
• Evaluate SAR and SAP documentation and provide recommendations.
• Assess changes to IS environment that affect authorization.
• Serve as cybersecurity technical advisor to the A&A Manager.
• Develop system-wide continuous monitoring strategy conforming to DoD guidelines.
• Document risk level for noncompliant controls and aggregate system risk.
• Develop a continuous monitoring plan for the information system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RMF 800-37

Continuous monitoring 800-137

FISMA & NIST guidelines

SA&A processes

POA&M management

Vulnerability management

Project management

Microsoft Office

FedRamp/AWS/Azure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree + 2+ years exp

High school diploma or GED + 4+ years exp

DOD 8140 IAM Level II (CAP, CASP, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO)

Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Tools

Vulnerability scanners

Cloud platforms (FedRamp, AWS, Azure)

Job description

Chenega MIOS is seeking a Lead Senior Security Control Assessor to join our Arlington, VA team. You will advise on RMF risk, develop SAP/POA&M, and ensure timely authorization for DoD information systems.

The role requires Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, 5+ years of related experience, and expertise with NIST 800-series, RMF, SA&A, and cloud security (FedRAMP/AWS/Azure). Join a fast-moving, mission-driven environment with growth opportunities.