Cyber SETA - Delegated Authorizing Official Representative

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Join Arcfield's rapidly expanding team of Cyber professionals! We are seeking talented Mid-level Cyber Systems Engineers - Delegated Authorizing Official Representative (DAO-R), to provide critical Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support for a prestigious National customer. Note: An offer for this position is contingent upon contract award.

• In this role, working under only general directions, you'll contribute to enhancing the Information Assurance (IA) posture through:

• IA Management
• Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) coordination and reporting
• Risk Management Framework (RMF) application
• IA compliance measurements and metrics
• Assessment and Authorization (A&A)
• Vulnerability Management
• Cyber Defense support

• Daily tasks include, but not limited to:

• Supporting adherence to ICD-503 and customer specific directives/policies through the lifecycle (RMF 1-6) of customer sponsored assets
• Providing risk recommendations after reviewing sponsored asset overall risk posture as part of Authority to Operate (ATO) RMF process
• Supporting/managing/tracking customer sponsored assets' plan of action and milestones (POAMs) by working with various security stakeholders (ISSO/ISSE/ISSM/SCA) post authorization
• Screening new asset requests to ensure sponsorship and information system owner identification
• Facilitation support to the System Review Team to ensure that new/existing customer sponsored assets have the correct project regulation, data type/C-I-A impact assignments, and overlay assignments as well (with customer signoff)
• Understanding of assigning asset security controls and levy asset specific liens on controls for which the program did not meet during accreditor reviews
• Ensure customer sponsored assets maintain their security postures in accordance with customer identified Continuous Monitoring (RMF step 6) directives and policies
• Provide continuous ad hoc authorization-related daily support to both customer and programs

Required:

• BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2
• Must possess and have the ability to maintain a TS/SCI with Poly
• Availability to work in a SCIF environment during core hours (0900-1500; Mon - Fri)
• Proven experience with RMF Process and NIST 800-53 technical controls
• Expertise in certification and accreditation documentation
• Proficiency with Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, Google Cloud) and Cloud Security groups
• Skilled in vulnerability management tools and Splunk reporting
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities

Desired:

• STEM degree or advanced IA certification
• DoD 8570 certification in IAT or IAM
• Self-motivated with organizational and prioritization skills
• Knowledge of AWS, ServiceNow, and Cross Domain Systems (CDS)
• Familiarity with IC or DoD Cyber Security processes
• Innovative problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges
• Holistic approach to end-to-end systems development and lifecycle management
• Familiarity with translating high-level strategies into detailed system specifications
• Experience in customer liaison and business development support
• Experience in system conceptual design and multi-discipline engineering collaboration
• Knowledge of requirements verification and customer acceptance testing

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.