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Sr. RMF Security Engineer joins the Intelligence Group Cyber & Analytics Business Area to ensure information systems comply with federal cybersecurity standards within the Department of Defense community. This role involves guiding projects through the Risk Management Framework lifecycle, including categorizing systems based on risk, implementing security controls per NIST SP 800-53 or DoD requirements, and performing continuous monitoring to address vulnerabilities. The engineer serves as a technical advisor, conducting risk assessments, analyzing security test results, and recommending mitigation strategies via configuration changes or tool updates. Key technologies include eMASS, SCAP tools like Nessus and Tenable.sc, SAST/DAST tools, and STIG compliance. Preferred skills include Python, JavaScript, Bash, or Rust for automation, as well as experience with Zero Trust Architecture, CMMC 2.0, COMSEC, and SIEM tools such as Splunk to secure critical defense infrastructure.
RMF
NIST 800-53
Zero Trust
STIGs
Vulnerability Management
ATO
POA&M
Continuous Monitoring
DevSecOps
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Big Data Analytics
Cybersecurity Engineering
Information Systems Security
RMF
NIST 800-53
Zero Trust
STIGs
Vulnerability Management
ATO
POA&M
Continuous Monitoring
DevSecOps
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Big Data Analytics
Cybersecurity Engineering
Network Security