Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert
Core
Senior cybersecurity advisor providing expert guidance on DoD cybersecurity policy, RMF lifecycle execution, and A&A authorization for federal government systems.
Role type
Senior IC cybersecurity subject matter expert (RMF/A&A)
Builds
Security authorization packages, risk assessments, and compliance artifacts for DoD systems
Domain
Defense / Federal Government / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
RMF lifecycle execution, A&A authorization, DoD policy interpretation, residual risk analysis, IV&V validation, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, POA&M development, enclave design, executive briefing, team mentorship
Preferred skills
Support of government agencies in federal environments (IC, DoD, military), IAM Level III certification (CISSP, CISM, CASP)
Technologies
eMASS, STIG, RMF tools
Responsibilities
Provide expert guidance on DoD cybersecurity policy and directives; oversee RMF lifecycle execution across systems and sites; review and approve Security Assessment Plans and Reports; analyze residual risk and deliver authorization recommendations; oversee IV&V cybersecurity validation efforts; guide STIG compliance and risk mitigation planning; support eMASS package preparation and authorization reviews; advise system owners on cybersecurity architecture and control selection; contribute to SOPs, policies, and governance forums; support cybersecurity assessments across CONUS and OCONUS locations; mentor engineering and analyst teams