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RMF / C&A Lead / Security Authorization Lead

Softthink Solutions
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
RMF / C&A Lead / Security Authorization Lead

Location: Onsite - Washington DC

Work authorization: US Citizen

Job Summary

The RMF Lead will provide technical leadership for Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities supporting system authorization decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead RMF strategy and authorization roadmap
  • Guide NIST SP 800-37 lifecycle activities
  • Identify NIST SP 800-53 security controls
  • Validate FIPS 199 and FIPS 200 categorization
  • Oversee SSP, Risk Assessment, ST&E, and authorization package development
  • Provide interpretation of NIST, FIPS, and federal requirements


Required Qualifications

  • Strong RMF / A&A / C&A experience
  • Knowledge of:
  • NIST SP 800-37
  • NIST SP 800-53
  • NIST SP 800-18
  • NIST SP 800-30
  • Federal cybersecurity authorization experience


Preferred Certifications

  • CISSP
  • CGRC / CAP
  • CISM
  • CISA
  • Security

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