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Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization SME
We are seeking Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization SME to join our team. You will lead Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities for information systems, serving as a cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert throughout the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle. You will guide system owners, assess risks, and ensure compliance with DoD/DLA cybersecurity requirements. This is a fully remote position.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
UnityTec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Leadership: Serve as the SME for RMF and A&A processes for new and existing information systems. Execute DoD/DLA cybersecurity procedures to obtain and maintain system authorizations.
- Security Control Evaluation & Compliance: Apply NIST 800‑53 security controls to diverse IT environments, including cloud services, operational technology, enclaves, and applications. Review control implementations and identify vulnerabilities or non‑compliance.
- Risk Analysis & Decision Support: Determine residual risk associated with security control deficiencies. Assess the impact of identified risks on current or future system authorization decisions.
- Stakeholder Communication & Guidance: Provide clear updates and brief senior management on RMF progress, findings, and risk posture. Advise system owners and teams on cybersecurity requirements, remediation steps, and authorization strategies.
- An IAM Level III certification
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant C&A experience; Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST C&A experience; DOD cybersecurity experience
- Experience in assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field of study
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must possess a DoD Secret clearance
UnityTec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.