Cybersecurity SME

Zantech

Cybersecurity SME supporting Zantech’s DLA mission through information-system authorization, RMF execution, and NIST 800-53 control assessment. Briefing senior management on residual risk and authorization outcomes.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeCrystal City • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity, particularly in Assessment and Authorization processes, applying NIST 800-53 security controls, and managing risks within large organizations. Holds a Secret security clearance and possesses extensive experience in the Risk Management Framework and DoD cybersecurity protocols.

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Risk Management Framework (RMF) ExperienceNIST 800-53 Security Controls ApplicationDoD Cybersecurity ExperienceAssessment and Authorization (A&A) ExpertiseSecret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Assessment and Authorization (A&A)NIST 800-53 Security ControlsRisk Management Framework (RMF)Cybersecurity Processes ExecutionSecurity Control AssessmentAuthorization ReviewsVulnerability Risk AssessmentIT Infrastructure SecurityOperational Technology SecurityCloud Hosted Services Security

Soft Skills

Communication with Senior ManagementSubject Matter Expertise

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD-Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAM Level III

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityDoDC&A ExperienceModerate RiskNon-Critical SensitiveTier 3 (T3)NACLCANACI InvestigationUS CitizenshipActive DoD Secret Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the Government’s point of contact for cybersecurity matters
Provide cybersecurity subject matter expertise for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of information systems
Execute DoW/DLA cybersecurity processes to authorize and maintain authorization of information systems
Support systems undergoing the authorization process
Apply NIST 800-53 security controls to large organizations’ IT infrastructures, including enclaves, cloud hosted services, operational technology, AIS applications, and outsourced IT processes
Determine residual risk of identified vulnerabilities and possible ramifications for current or future authorization
Brief senior management on progress or results of systems undergoing the Risk Management Framework process

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five (5) years of relevant C&A experience
Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST C&A experience
DoD cybersecurity experience
Experience assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations
Moderate Risk, Non-Critical Sensitive, Tier 3 (T3)/NACLC/ANACI investigation at proposal submission
Secret security clearance
DoD-approved 8570 baseline certification: Category IAM Level III
US citizenship
Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret or higher clearance, per contract requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Strong benefits
Vacation package
Fast-paced and exciting work environment