Senior Cybersecurity Risk Management Officer

2 weeks ago


Warrenton, Virginia, United States Jacobs Full time

Your Contribution:

As a Senior Cybersecurity Risk Management Officer, you will act as the key authority on cybersecurity risk governance, emphasizing the integration of various cyber disciplines, including mission assurance and supply chain risk management. Collaborating closely with the Cybersecurity Manager, Information Systems Security Engineers, and Systems/Network Engineers, you will ensure that all approaches, limitations, and viewpoints are thoroughly evaluated and incorporated into risk management and policy-making processes. You will analyze and develop strategies, policies, governance frameworks, and implementation guidance to create a cohesive risk management strategy.

The Senior Cybersecurity Risk Management Officer will also undertake Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) duties. You will be responsible for creating the necessary documentation, validation, and accreditation processes to ensure that systems comply with security and privacy standards. Your role will involve evaluating test outcomes, analyzing risks, and producing security assessment documentation to support accreditation decisions. You will devise a risk mitigation strategy and guarantee that security configurations adhere to mandated policies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive security Body of Evidence (BoE) while leading A&A activities in accordance with RMF processes for various information systems.
  • Oversee the formulation and upkeep of information security policies, standards, and control procedures to ensure compliance with RMF.
  • Complete Security Authorization packages, including System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, and Continuous Monitoring Plans, and present findings to senior management.
  • Conduct security risk assessments as necessary for system upgrades and changes.
  • Define and document security authorization boundaries in system security plans, ensuring all interconnection agreements are current.
  • Verify that system security controls have accurate implementation statements and assessment results, and assist in completing necessary artifacts.
  • Ensure that Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) include appropriate milestones, accurate descriptions of weaknesses, remediation strategies, estimated costs, and realistic deadlines.
  • Maintain the daily security posture and continuous monitoring of all Information Systems.
  • Review system vulnerability scans and confirm the implementation of security configurations.
  • Conduct evaluations of required technical security controls, including certification tests and periodic inspections of information systems.
  • Develop and execute test procedures for verification of A&A and RMF safeguards to meet customer requirements based on NIST publications.
  • Assess changes to information systems through periodic self-inspections and reviews to ensure compliance with accreditation conditions and implement corrective actions for identified vulnerabilities.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • A minimum of 8 years of directly related experience.
  • Must meet DoD M IAT-II or IAM-I baseline certification requirements such as Security + or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Experience in creating technical documentation to support A&A under the Risk Management Framework.
  • Familiarity with security configurations across multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and UNIX.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS (client and server); familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is preferred.
  • Experience with eMASS, XACTA, ACAS/NESSUS, Trellix, and Splunk.
  • Expertise in risk management processes, incident response, and hardware/software configuration management.
  • Ability to develop and present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong written and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in cybersecurity Assessment and Authorizations.
  • Capability to provide hands-on assistance with cybersecurity tools.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity tool suites such as ForeScout, Avanti, and HBSS.


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