Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework Analyst​/SME

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Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework Analyst/SME

K ’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of Defense, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, K  collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, K  prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

K  is seeking candidates with Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience to join the DHA Marketplace team supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA). Employee will serve in a support role and perform tasks related to Assessment & Authorization (A&A) and cybersecurity under DHA to obtain and maintain Authorizations to Operate (ATOs) for assigned DoD Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs). This position will be part of a team developing or updating policies and procedures to meet the requirements of NIST 800-53 Revision 5 controls as part of the DHA RMF process.

Demonstrated ability to deliver excellent customer service with strong organizational skills, and effective communication both written and verbal. This is a remote position with occasional travel requirements; ability to travel up to 10-25% compliance.

• Provide solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of expertise and creativity. Problems are broadly defined and solutions require the continuation of specialized theories and knowledge
• Develop, update, and/or review RMF documentation
• Actively lead and participate in regular A&A status meetings with government and contract personnel to facilitate progress and address potential issues of RMF system efforts
• Participate in sessions aimed at identifying, planning, and executing strategies in response to emerging cybersecurity/RMF policies
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs using DISA SCAP Compliance Checker and ACAS in conjunction with hands on manual STIG assessment as necessary
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of evolving security and risk management standards and communicate and apply relevant changes to existing processes

• Develop, update, and/or review RMF documentation to include Security Plans, Implementation Plans, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and Risk Assessment Reports
• Assess system compliance against NIST, DoD, and DHA security requirements to include the NIST 800-53 controls and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs)
• Produce evidence as necessary to support compliance status of NIST, DoD, and DHA security requirements
• Work with system administrators, engineers, and ISSM to create or update system/site policies, procedures, and process guides
• Coordinate with system SMEs to identify and develop authorization boundary diagrams, architecture diagrams, and hardware and software inventories
• Analyze vulnerability scans of information systems
• Lead or attend meetings with stakeholders to discuss statuses of efforts
• Submit weekly reports to DHA leadership regarding system/program status

• U.S. Citizen. Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• BS degree and six (6) years of experience with Cybersecurity / Information Technology
• Twelve (12) years of hands‑on experience with Cybersecurity / Information Technology in lieu of a degree.
• DoD 8570‑compliant (CompTIA Security+ certified)
• Demonstrated experience with Risk Management Framework (experience under DHA a plus)
• Demonstrated efficiency and experience in RMF package development, including POA&Ms (mitigation statements), Security Plans, Risk Assessments, system/site policies, procedures, and processes, architecture diagrams, and hardware/software inventories
• Experience in assessing systems using NIST 800-53 and/or DISA STIGs and SRGs
• Familiarity with NIST publications

• Experience with eMASS
• Experience with Assured…