Responsibilities
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented cybersecurity compliance professional to support system authorization and continuous monitoring activities within a Federal environment. This role is responsible for managing the security authorization lifecycle for one or more information systems, ensuring compliance with Federal cybersecurity requirements, and maintaining the documentation necessary to support Authorization to Operate (ATO) decisions.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53 controls, security authorization packages, POA&M management, and compliance documentation. Candidates should be comfortable working with technical teams to assess control implementation, identify compliance gaps, and provide guidance to support remediation efforts and POA&M closure.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the security authorization lifecycle for one or more information systems in accordance with Federal Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
- Coordinate activities required to obtain and maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) approvals.
- Assess and track implementation of NIST SP 800-53 security controls and associated compliance requirements.
- Develop, review, update, and maintain authorization package documentation, including:
- System Security Plans (SSPs)
- Security Assessment Reports (SARs)
- Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
- Risk Assessments
- Continuous Monitoring documentation
- Security-related policies and procedures
- Manage POA&M activities by tracking findings, monitoring remediation progress, validating corrective actions, and supporting closure efforts.
- Provide technical guidance and compliance recommendations to system owners, engineers, administrators, and security stakeholders to facilitate POA&M remediation and closure.
- Coordinate with technical teams to gather evidence supporting security control implementation and compliance requirements.
- Review vulnerability scan results, assessment findings, and security documentation to identify compliance gaps and areas requiring remediation.
- Support continuous monitoring activities by tracking security posture, compliance status, and ongoing control effectiveness.
- Participate in security assessments, audits, and compliance reviews conducted by internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist in the development of risk mitigation strategies and recommendations for addressing identified security weaknesses.
- Track authorization milestones, compliance deadlines, and remediation activities to ensure timely completion.
- Communicate compliance status, risks, findings, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Support audits and reporting activities related to Federal cybersecurity requirements and organizational security programs.
Required Qualifications
- Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, security authorization, risk management, or information security programs.
- Experience working with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Subject matter expertise with NIST SP 800-53 security controls and Federal cybersecurity compliance requirements.
- Experience supporting the development, maintenance, or review of authorization package documentation, including SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and Risk Assessments.
- Understanding of the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process and continuous monitoring requirements.
- Experience tracking and managing POA&M findings through remediation and closure.
- Ability to review technical security information and translate findings into compliance documentation and actionable recommendations.
- Understanding of cybersecurity principles, security controls, vulnerability management, and risk management concepts.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple systems, priorities, and compliance activities simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and review formal security documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident with a minimum of three (3) years of U.S. residency.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust.
Education & Experience Substitutions
Substitutions are subject to government customer review and approval.
Mid
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- 9+ years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles
- Substitutions: For anything requiring a substitution, the government customer is subject to further review and either approve or deny the request.
- A High School degree with a total of 15 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles
- Masters degree with a total of 6 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles.
Compensation Ranges: for D.C., NJ, Remote: $78,900 - $123,300
Mid to Senior:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles
- Substitutions: For anything requiring a substitution, the government customer is subject to further review and either approve or deny the request.
- A High School degree with a total of 16 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles
- An Associates Degre with a total of 14 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles
- Masters degree with a total of 9 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles
Compensation Ranges: for D.C., NJ, Remote: $95,500 - $180,525
Senior
- Masters degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- 16+ years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles
- Substitutions: For anything requiring a substitution, the government customer is subject to further review and either approve or deny the request.
- A Bachelors degree with a total of 19 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles
Compensation Ranges: for D.C., NJ, Remote: $115,500 - $218,475
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting federal government programs, preferably within the FAA, Department of Transportation, or other civilian federal agencies.
- FAA or transportation sector experience preferred.
- Experience serving as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Security Control Assessor (SCA), Information System Security Manager (ISSM), or similar cybersecurity compliance role.
- Experience managing authorization packages for multiple systems simultaneously.
- Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, NIST RMF, FISMA, and related Federal cybersecurity requirements.
- Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, Risk Assessments, Contingency Plans, and other authorization artifacts.
- Experience conducting control assessments, compliance reviews, and security documentation audits.
- Ability to interpret technical findings from vulnerability scans, configuration assessments, and security reviews to support risk-based decision-making.
- Experience providing technical guidance to engineering and operations teams to support corrective actions and POA&M closure.
- Familiarity with continuous monitoring programs and ongoing authorization requirements.
- Experience working with vulnerability management tools, compliance dashboards, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms.
- Knowledge of cloud security compliance, Zero Trust Architecture, and modern Federal cybersecurity initiatives.
- Industry certifications such as:
- CISSP
- CAP (Certified Authorization Professional)
- Security+
- CISM
- GSLC
- CGRC
- or equivalent certifications
- Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical teams, auditors, system owners, and government stakeholders.
Overview
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us
Why work at a Noblis company?
Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.
*Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements
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At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.
Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.
Posted Salary Range
USD $78,900.00 - USD $218,475.00 /Yr.