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IT Systems Solutions Architect, Senior (RMF) with Security Clearance

Paragon Cyber Solutions | 8a, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, CMMC-C3PAO |
Aberdeen, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 11/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/30/2026
IT Systems Solutions Architect, Senior (RMF) On-siteW2Full time Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States Share this job Description IT Systems Solutions Architect, Senior (RMF)

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (on-site, Aberdeen Test Center)

Clearance: Active Secret required (Top Secret preferred)

Employment type: Full-time, contingent upon contract award About the role Paragon Cyber Solutions is seeking a Senior IT Systems Solutions Architect to lead cybersecurity engineering and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF). The role is the key person and on-site Contract Manager for the effort. You will lead RMF activities across ATC’s networks, serve as the primary point of contact for the government, and guide a small team of cybersecurity professionals. What you’ll do * Lead RMF planning, execution and maintenance to obtain and sustain Authority to Operate (ATO) for the ATC LAN, Logically Isolated Network, Secure Test Environment and Test and Evaluation Network

  • Categorize systems, define boundaries, and select, implement and assess security controls under NIST SP 800-53 and DoDI 8510.01
  • Support Security Control Assessor (SCA) visits, assessments and authorization activities
  • Run continuous monitoring, POA&M maintenance and IAVM activities
  • Review proposed hardware and software baseline changes for security and interoperability impacts
  • Support configuration management and serve on technical review and control boards
  • Provide system-wide security architecture support, including emerging technologies and migration of existing capabilities
  • Support Top Secret enclave requirements under ICD 503 when directed
  • Act as Contract Manager, with full authority on day-to-day contract matters, available 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
  • Oversee contract deliverables, including monthly financial and status reporting to the COR Requirements * CISSP certification
  • Minimum 10 years of experience managing DoD RMF lifecycle reporting. DIACAP-to-RMF transition experience counts, with most of that time in RMF and all of it within DoD
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive responsibility for network expansion and cloud or enclave environments
  • Prior experience as a Server Administrator or Network Administrator
  • Hands-on experience with DoD RMF policies and practices, security audits, risk assessments, DISA STIG compliance, NIST special publications and FISMA compliance
  • Experience managing networks across multiple platforms (Windows, Linux, Apple) in unclassified and classified environments

Preferred qualifications * Active Top Secret clearance

  • Experience supporting ICD 503 authorizations
  • Prior experience supporting Army test and evaluation, ATEC or APG organizations
  • Experience leading or supervising a small technical team Benefits * Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision). * Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching). * Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Holidays. * Short and Long-Term Disability. * Healthy Work-Life Balance. * Training & Development. Why Work For Paragon Cyber Solutions? You want to make a difference. You want to be recognized by name versus being a number. You want to work with a company where you can grow and work in different areas to increase your knowledge/experience. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and need to live it. As a small business, each team member rolls up their sleeves and helps where needed (including our CEO). Our ideal candidate will be comfortable with multi-tasking and prefers working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You must be adaptable to the needs of a growing business. A Model of Excellence That’s our motto in all we do and what we seek in our team members.

Are you a hardworking professional seeking a new opportunity that fosters growth? Look no further!

We are an award winning minority, woman, veteran-owned, 8(a), EDWOSB, VOSB, certified Tampa, FL-based small business. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality solutions that help our clients protect the integrity of their business operations. Apply for this job

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