What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Security Specialist position at Centurion?
Centurion Consulting Group is looking for a Cybersecurity Specialist with an Active Secret Clearance for a hybrid role at Joint Base Andrews, MD
Hybrid - MUST be able to come on site 2 days each week at Joint Base Andrews, MD. 3 Days Remote.
Clearance
- Active Secret
Minimum Requirements: Prior DoD Cyber Experience and CISSP Certifications.
Required Skills:
- 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, RMF, or information assurance roles
- Demonstrated experience supporting or performing Authorizing Official or AODR functions
- Strong working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800‑53
- Experience evaluating security risk and making defensible, mission‑focused recommendations
- Ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgment in high‑risk decision environments
- Active or Interim Secret Clearance or higher
- Ability to co-locate on client site at Joint Base Andrews 2 days per week" Preferred Skills:
- Experience supporting Air Force or DoD mission systems
- Familiarity with ATO governance processes and senior‑level risk decision forums
- Experience with continuous monitoring and enterprise risk management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- CISSP, CISM, or CISA
- Day-to-day Responsibilities:
- Seeking an Authorizing Official Designated Representative (AODR) to support Client A4 cybersecurity risk management and authorization activities.
- This role focuses on governance engagement, RMF artifact review, risk acceptance recommendations, and continuous monitoring oversight across A4 systems.
- The AODR works closely with the A4 AO, system owners, cybersecurity teams, and mission stakeholders to apply tailored control baselines and A4‑specific risk tolerance.
- The ideal candidate is a decisive, detail‑oriented professional who operates effectively in fast‑paced, high‑visibility environments and is motivated to support Air Force mission assurance.
- The AODR acts on behalf of the Authorizing Official (AO) to ensure informed, risk‑based authorization decisions that balance mission needs with cybersecurity risk.
- This role focuses on governance engagement, RMF artifact review, risk acceptance recommendations, and continuous monitoring oversight across A4 systems.
- The AODR works closely with the A4 AO, system owners, cybersecurity teams, and mission stakeholders to apply tailored control baselines and A4‑specific risk tolerance.
- The ideal candidate is a decisive, detail‑oriented professional who operates effectively in fast‑paced, high‑visibility environments and is motivated to support Air Force mission assurance."
- AODR Reviews of System Implementation Plan Narratives Review and evaluation of of RMF authorization packages PowerPoint, Excel, and Word deliverables
- Education: Bachelors
Salary : $120,000 - $125,000