Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization SME

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Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization SME assisting DLA in managing cybersecurity implementation and monitoring. Requires five years of C&A experience and U.S.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing cybersecurity implementation and maintenance, with a strong focus on Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and security control assessments. Holds relevant certifications and possesses the necessary security clearance for sensitive information handling.

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Risk Management Framework (RMF)Cybersecurity ImplementationSecurity Control AssessmentDoD Approved 8570 CertificationC&A Experience

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityAuthorization ReviewsSecurity Controls AssessmentInformation Systems ManagementRisk Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationBriefing Senior Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISMGSLCCCISO

Industry Keywords

DoD CybersecurityNIST C&AIT-II Non-Critical Sensitive ClearanceSecret Security Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assisting in managing the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of cybersecurity
Executing DoW/DLA cybersecurity processes to authorize information systems
Briefing senior management on the progress or results of information systems undergoing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Five (5) years of relevant C&A experience; Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST C&A experience; DOD cybersecurity experience.
Experience in assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations.
DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAM Level III (CISSP, CISM, GSLC, or CCISO)
Must possess IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive/ Secret security clearance (T3) at time of proposal submission.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
a great 401(k) package
generous Paid Time Off