IT Systems Solutions Architect

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Location: Aberdeen Test Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

This senior cybersecurity architect leads Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) support for ATC, one of DoD's premier test and evaluation ranges. As the designated key person and Contract Manager, you hold full authority over day-to-day contract matters and are the primary contact for the Contracting Officer and COR.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full DoD RMF lifecycle for the ATC LAN, Logically Isolated Network, Secure Test Environment, and Test & Evaluation Network: categorize, select, implement, assess, authorize, monitor
• Establish and maintain ATOs; support Security Control Assessor visits and assessments
• Oversee POA&M maintenance and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM)
• Review proposed hardware and software baseline changes for security, performance, and interoperability impact
• Support Configuration Management processes and control boards; analyze and validate reported defects and incidents
• Provide system-wide architecture support for software baselines, emerging technologies, and migration of existing capabilities
• Lead RMF work for Secret and below, and guide Top Secret enclave work under ICD 503 during surge periods
• Manage the contract team and ensure accurate monthly financial deliverables and Quality Control Plan compliance
• Be available 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday

Required qualifications

• Active CISSP certification
• 10+ years managing RMF lifecycle reporting
• 5+ years of progressive experience with network expansion and cloud/enclave environments
• Prior experience as a Server Administrator or Network Administrator
• Expertise in DoD RMF policies and practices (DoDI 8510.01), security audits, risk assessment, DISA STIG compliance, NIST Special Publications (SP 800-53, 800-37), and FISMA
• Experience managing networks across Windows, Linux, and Apple platforms
• Experience in unclassified and classified (Secret) environments
• Meets DoD 8570.01-M / DoDD 8140.01 baseline certification requirements at contract award
• Excellent writing and communication skills

Preferred

• eMASS experience
• Army or DoD test and evaluation environment experience
• Top Secret eligibility