Cybersecurity RMF Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Work type
On-site
Location
Arlington, VA
Salary
$62,000–$141,000 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

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About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton is a management and technology consulting firm that provides analytics, digital, engineering, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and commercial clients. Industry: Management & Technology Consulting

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity RMF Lead

The Cybersecurity RMF Lead is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing policies and procedures to ensure database and software security. Working with minimal direction, the individual in this role will mentor team members while performing critical tasks such as system categorization, control selection, implementation, and continuous monitoring. The role involves supporting Assessment & Authorization activities, including evidence collection and POA&M updates, while evaluating NIST SP 800 53 controls to ensure compliance throughout the system lifecycle. Key technical requirements include integrating Zero Trust principles into security architecture and potentially aligning RMF workflows with DevSecOps or Agile environments. Candidates must possess a Secret clearance and hold certifications such as CASP+, Security+, or SSCP. The role addresses complex problems regarding risk impacts, mitigation strategies, and maintaining robust security postures across various systems.

What you'll do

  • Manage RMF processes including system categorization, control selection, implementation, and continuous monitoring.
  • Execute Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities such as evidence collection and POA&M updates.
  • Evaluate and interpret NIST SP 800-53 security controls to ensure compliance throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Integrate Zero Trust principles into RMF packages and overall system security architecture.
  • Conduct security engineering analyses to advise owners on risk impacts, mitigations, and design tradeoffs.
  • Perform enterprise risk assessments and provide leadership with guidance on security posture and compliance roadmaps.
  • Integrate RMF workflows into DevSecOps or Agile environments for sprint-based compliance validation.
  • Mentor and supervise team members while managing multiple systems to ensure continuous compliance.

What we're looking for

  • Must have 5+ years of experience with RMF, including system categorization, control selection, implementation, and continuous monitoring.
  • Experience supporting Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities such as evidence collection and POA&M updates.
  • Experience evaluating and interpreting security controls like NIST SP 800 53 for compliance.
  • Experience integrating Zero Trust principles into RMF packages and system security architecture.
  • Must possess an active Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as MIS, IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business, Engineering, or Physical Science.
  • Must hold one of the following certifications: CompTIA CASP+, CompTIA Security+, or SSCP.

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