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Command Post Technologies, Inc.

Cybersecurity & Accreditation Specialist

Command Post Technologies, Inc.
Suffolk, VA Full time Posted 2h ago
Azure Government Disa Cloud Srg Emass Information Security InfoSec Nist Sp 800 37 NIST SP 800-53 Security Accreditation Security Clearance Security Compliance Security Standards
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Job Description

The Cybersecurity & Accreditation Specialist will help remove accreditation bottlenecks for Joint Staff J7 JTSD by owning the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) lifecycle and maintaining audit-ready documentation in eMASS to support Authorizations to Operate (ATOs) for JWCC Azure environments.

Location and Work Model

Suffolk, VA (hybrid)

Role Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end RMF package execution (Steps 1–6) in eMASS for systems migrating to Azure Government (IL5/IL6).
  • Develop and maintain authorization artifacts including System Security Plans (SSP), Continuous Monitoring Plans, Security Assessment Reports, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
  • Assess and validate NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 security controls, DISA Cloud Computing SRG requirements, and applicable STIG baselines.
  • Coordinate with Primary Government Project Leads, Division ISSMs, and Security Control Assessor (SCA) representatives to defend and support security packages.
  • Convert DoD Zero Trust mandate requirements into verifiable security controls within the defined RMF boundary.

Required Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Active Secret clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field, plus 7+ years of dedicated DoD cybersecurity and accreditation experience
  • Extensive, hands-on experience authoring and managing packages in eMASS through successful ATO awards
  • Deep working command of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, and DoD Instruction 8510.01 (RMF)
  • Current DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II certification (examples: CISSP, CISM, or CAP/CGRC)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills

Technologies and Frameworks

  • eMASS
  • Azure Government
  • Azure Secret
  • RMF
  • NIST SP 800-37
  • NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
  • DoD Instruction 8510.01
  • DISA Cloud Computing SRG
  • STIG

Benefits

  • Great health benefits (for more info contact us directly)
  • Leadership training
  • 401k with generous company matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Career professional development
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible hours
  • Work/Life balance
  • Rewards and recognition
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Direct experience developing RMF authorization packages for systems hosted in Azure Government (IL5) or Azure Secret (IL6), leveraging FedRAMP High and DISA Provisional Authorizations (PAs)
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps accreditation pathways, automated compliance evidence generation, and DoD Continuous ATO concepts
  • Demonstrated experience translating DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture requirements into eMASS control implementation statements
  • Prior experience supporting Joint Staff, Combatant Command, or Army/Navy cyber accreditation workflows
  • Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience

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