Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization SME

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Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization SME managing cybersecurity implementation and monitoring for DLA. Executing authorization processes and assessing cybersecurity risks and controls across IT capabilities.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing cybersecurity processes, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Cybersecurity Authorization (C&A) within the Department of Defense (DoD). Proficient in conducting authorization reviews and assessing vulnerabilities to maintain system authorization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

RMFC&ADoD Cybersecurity ExperienceIAM Level III CertificationCISSP CAP

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity ProcessesAuthorization ReviewsVulnerability AssessmentRisk DeterminationEMASS Administration

Soft Skills

Briefing SESCommunication with Flag Officers

Certifications & Qualifications

IAM Level III CertificationCISSP CAP

Industry Keywords

Secret Clearance Tier 3DLA ExperienceFourth Estate ExperienceSubject Matter Expert (SME)ISSMSCAAO Support StaffCyber Program Lead

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in managing the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of cybersecurity in support of J6 Program Executive Officer's Portfolio of IT capabilities
Execute DoW/DLA cybersecurity processes to authorize information systems
Maintain authorization of information systems
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for systems undergoing the authorization process
Determine the residual risk of identified vulnerabilities and the ramifications on system authorization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five years RMF, C&A, and DoD cybersecurity experience
Experience conducting authorization reviews
Secret clearance Tier 3/NACLC/ANACI
IAM Level III certification
CISSP CAP
Former ISSM, SCA, AO support staff, or Cyber Program Lead
DLA or Fourth Estate experience
eMASS administration experience
Experience briefing SES and Flag Officer equivalents

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) package
Generous Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities