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Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization SME

Mission Multiplier
Huntsville, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/1/2026

Posting Summary:

Mission Multiplier is looking for a Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support one of our subcontracts. This can be off-site/remote.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Serves as a cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) with regards to Assessment and Authorization (A&A) of information systems and all associated cybersecurity policies and procedures.
  • Executes DoW/DLA cybersecurity processes to authorize information systems, maintain authorization of information systems, or serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for systems undergoing the authorization process.
  • Possess an understanding of how security controls identified in the NIST 800-53 apply to the process of assessing and authorizing a large organization's IT infrastructure such as DLA, in which there is a compilation of large and small enclaves, Cloud Hosted Services, Operational Technology, AIS applications and outsourced IT processes.
  • Determines the residual risk of an identified vulnerability (e.g., non-compliant security control) and determines the possible ramifications on the system's current or future authorization.
  • Briefs senior management on the progress or results of an information system undergoing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process with regards to Assessment and Authorization.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant C&A experience, Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST C&A experience, and DOD cybersecurity experience.
  • Experience in assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations.
  • Investigative Requirement: Must possess a Moderate Risk, Non-Critical Sensitive, Tier 3 (T3)/NACLC/ANACI.
  • CISM, CISSP, GSLC or equivalent DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAM Level III
  • Currently possesses, or has the ability to obtain and maintain, a U.S. Secret clearance.
  • B.S. degree in IT or Cybersecurity or related field preferred.

Additional Details:

  • None

ABOUT MISSION MULTIPLIER

Mission Multiplier is a certified small business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. We multiply the impact that clients can make against their mission objectives by providing cybersecurity subject matter expertise and thought leadership. Our goal is to multiply the successes that our clients achieve against their respective missions, while simultaneously enabling the missions of our employees - with the end result of securing and enriching the communities we serve - through the delivery of innovative cybersecurity solutions.

EEO STATEMENT

Mission Multiplier is community-focused first and commits to being an EEO employer. Because of this we do not and will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other protected class characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require an accommodation, please email our Human Resources department at hr@missionmultiplier.com.

BENEFITS

Mission Multiplier offers a wide range of benefits, including:

  • Group Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Secondary/GAP Insurance
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • 401k (w/ employer match) after six (6) months of continuous service

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