Senior IT Systems Solutions Architect / Cybersecurity RMF Lead

Creative Visions is seeking a Senior IT Systems Solutions Architect / Cybersecurity RMF Lead to support a U.S. Army cybersecurity engineering and Risk Management Framework (RMF) program at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cybersecurity engineering and DoD RMF efforts for Army information systems
• Manage the RMF lifecycle, including security categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring
• Develop, review, and maintain cybersecurity authorization documentation, including:
  • System Security Plans (SSPs)
  • Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
  • Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
  • Supporting authorization artifacts
• Conduct security risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and compliance evaluations
• Evaluate system configurations against applicable DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and DoD cybersecurity requirements
• Support remediation planning and track security vulnerabilities through resolution
• Provide cybersecurity engineering guidance for network expansion, infrastructure modernization, cloud environments, and system enclaves
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders, system owners, ISSMs, ISSOs, and technical teams
• Support ATO development, maintenance, and continuous authorization activities
• Oversee the quality, accuracy, and timely submission of cybersecurity deliverables
• Serve as the primary contractor representative for day-to-day program operations
• Coordinate personnel activities, technical priorities, schedules, and contract performance requirements
• Provide technical recommendations to strengthen system security posture and maintain compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience managing RMF lifecycle reporting and cybersecurity authorization activities
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience supporting network expansion, cloud environments, and/or system enclaves
• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining DoD RMF requirements
• Extensive knowledge of NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53
• Experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments, security audits, and compliance evaluations
• Hands-on experience with DISA STIG implementation and compliance validation
• Working knowledge of FISMA requirements and federal cybersecurity compliance
• Strong technical background in enterprise networking, server infrastructure, and systems administration
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills
• CISSP certification (Required)
• Active Secret security clearance required at time of application
• Must be eligible to maintain access to DoD information systems and classified environments

Technologies

• NIST SP 800-37
• NIST SP 800-53
• DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• CISSP
• FISMA
• eMASS
• ACAS
• SCAP
• STIG Viewer
• SIPRNet

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting U.S. Army or other DoD cybersecurity programs
• Prior experience as a Server Administrator or Network Administrator
• Experience using DoD RMF authorization and compliance management tools
• Familiarity with eMASS, ACAS, SCAP, and STIG Viewer
• Experience supporting SIPRNet environments
• Experience serving as a technical lead, cybersecurity architect, or contract manager
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity workforce qualification requirements under DoD 8140

Work Environment

• Onsite support for cybersecurity operations at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland
• Candidates must be willing and able to work onsite as required by the Government
• Remote or hybrid arrangements may be considered only if authorized under the resulting contract

Location: Washington, DC (onsite)
Job Type: Contract
Experience Level: 10+ years