Cybersecurity Risk Management SME

Job Summary

A Cybersecurity Risk Management Subject Matter Expert is responsible for supporting the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) processes in compliance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) policy (DoDI 8510.01). This role involves providing expert guidance in system risk mitigation, advising the J683, and managing authorizations within the USINDOPACOM AOs DoDIN Area of Responsibility DAO. The specialist will facilitate various AO Authorizations and offer subject‑matter expertise in security categorization, security control selection and compliance assessments.

Job Type: Full Time. Clearance: TSSCI. Citizenship required: US Citizen.

Medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) matching; generous PTO; paid holidays; professional training opportunities; pet insurance.

• Notify system owners and the J683 of system authorization expirations.
• Assess and validate cybersecurity controls per USINDOPACOM procedures.
• Assist in updating systems security documentation for the Security Authorization Package (SAP).
• Provide completed SAP for AO DR review.
• Update systems databases with authorization status and artifacts.
• Report performance objectives and deliverables to the J683.

• Experience validating cybersecurity controls for the A&A of systems within the DoD.
• Experience with all phases of A&A in the RMF process.
• Experience with automated C&A and A&A toolsets such as Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).
• Ability to integrate automated toolset results with security assessment submissions (e.g., Security Assessment Plans, Security Assessment Risk Assessment Reports).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Outlook).

Minimum:
High School Diploma. Must have at least 5 years experience managing, developing or preparing RMF/A&A of systems within the DoDI 8140.03. Candidate must meet the advanced personnel certification: IAM III, CISM, CISSP, Associate GSLC, or CCISO.

Typical office environment. Travel not required.

Salary: $120,000 to $142,000 USD annualized.

Castalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.