Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization SME – DAAS API GW

Horizon Industries, Limited

Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert ensuring successful assessments and authorizations for IT systems in a fully remote setting. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain robust cybersecurity protocols and practices.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes, with a strong understanding of NIST 800-53 security controls and Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation for large organizations. Proficient in assessing security controls and vulnerabilities, and effectively communicating findings to senior management.

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Cybersecurity Subject Matter ExpertRisk Management Framework (RMF)NIST 800-53 Security ControlsAssessment and Authorization (A&A)DOW Cybersecurity Process

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity AssessmentAuthorization ReviewsVulnerability AssessmentSecurity Control AssessmentCloud SecurityIndustrial Control Systems (ICS)Operational Technology (OT)Cybersecurity Policy DevelopmentRisk ManagementInformation System Authorization

Soft Skills

CommunicationBriefing Senior ManagementCollaboration

Industry Keywords

DOW CybersecurityLarge Complex OrganizationsCybersecurity PoliciesCybersecurity ProceduresEmerging Technology Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serves as a cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) with regards to Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of information systems and all associated cybersecurity policies and procedures.
Performs a DOW cybersecurity process while either authorizing an information system or serving as a SME for an information system undergoing authorization.
Possess an understanding of how the security controls identified in the NIST 800-53 apply to the process of assessing and authorizing a large organization’s IT infrastructure such as DLA’s, in which there is a compilation of large and small enclaves, AIS applications and outsourced IT processes.
Determines the applicable severity value for an identified vulnerability (e.g., non-compliant security control), and determines the possible ramifications on the system’s current or future authorization.
Briefs senior management on the progress or results of an information system undergoing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five (5) years of relevant Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST, and A&A experience.
Five (5) years of relevant DOW cybersecurity experience.
Assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations.
General tenets supporting the overall DOW implementation of its authorization process, to include supporting cybersecurity policy, procedures, and processes.
Knowledgeable in the cybersecurity of emerging technology areas such as Cloud and Industrial Control Systems (ICSs), warehouse execution systems and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructures.
Experience in assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
a 401 (k) program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days.
An Educational Assistance program.
a Student Loan Repayment Program
Gym Reimbursement Program.
Paid Time off
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