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Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
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Annapolis, MD (On-Site/Office)
Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer – RMF & ATO Compliance
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701
Type: Part-time / potentially full-time depending on contract requirements
Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with POLYGRAPH required
D9Tech Resources is seeking Cybersecurity Professionals to serve as senior consultants supporting the security and compliance of cloud-based federal systems, with a focus on AWS cloud architecture in IL7 environments. These individuals will play a critical role in ensuring that Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) requirements are successfully achieved and maintained by the government or customer. Candidates must be fully comfortable working on-site in a secured setting and have experience handling classified information properly.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as subject matter experts on RMF implementation across federal systems
Support and manage AWS security tools including IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, Config, Security Hub, GuardDuty, WAF, and Shield
Maintain ATO packages and workflows using eMASS and XACTA
Develop and update security documentation and system security plans
Provide guidance on POA&M development and continuous monitoring
Conduct security testing and analysis, including STIG reviews and ACAS scans
Deliver strategic briefings and security posture updates to stakeholders
Ensure alignment with FedRAMP, NIST 800-series, and RMF guidelines
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret clearance with POLYGRAPH
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
6+ years of technical experience in cybersecurity
Extensive experience with AWS cloud security tools and best practices
Proven success in achieving and maintaining ATOs for federal systems
SME-level knowledge of RMF and security compliance processes
Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools and STIGs
Familiarity with eMASS, XACTA, and federal documentation standards
Ability to work independently in a high-security, mission-critical environment
One or more DoD 8570 / 8140 compliant certifications, such as:
- Security+ (CompTIA)- CISSP (ISC²)- CAP (ISC²)- CISM (ISACA)- CASP+ (CompTIA)
Experience supporting classified cloud environments (C2S, SC2S, AWS GovCloud)Preferred Qualifications
FedRAMP or DoD 8570 certification above baseline
AWS Certified Security – Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with Agile environments and DevSecOps integration
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701
Type: Part-time / potentially full-time depending on contract requirements
Security Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with POLYGRAPH required
D9Tech Resources is seeking Cybersecurity Professionals to serve as senior consultants supporting the security and compliance of cloud-based federal systems, with a focus on AWS cloud architecture in IL7 environments. These individuals will play a critical role in ensuring that Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) requirements are successfully achieved and maintained by the government or customer. Candidates must be fully comfortable working on-site in a secured setting and have experience handling classified information properly.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as subject matter experts on RMF implementation across federal systems
Support and manage AWS security tools including IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, Config, Security Hub, GuardDuty, WAF, and Shield
Maintain ATO packages and workflows using eMASS and XACTA
Develop and update security documentation and system security plans
Provide guidance on POA&M development and continuous monitoring
Conduct security testing and analysis, including STIG reviews and ACAS scans
Deliver strategic briefings and security posture updates to stakeholders
Ensure alignment with FedRAMP, NIST 800-series, and RMF guidelines
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret clearance with POLYGRAPH
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
6+ years of technical experience in cybersecurity
Extensive experience with AWS cloud security tools and best practices
Proven success in achieving and maintaining ATOs for federal systems
SME-level knowledge of RMF and security compliance processes
Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools and STIGs
Familiarity with eMASS, XACTA, and federal documentation standards
Ability to work independently in a high-security, mission-critical environment
One or more DoD 8570 / 8140 compliant certifications, such as:
- Security+ (CompTIA)- CISSP (ISC²)- CAP (ISC²)- CISM (ISACA)- CASP+ (CompTIA)
Experience supporting classified cloud environments (C2S, SC2S, AWS GovCloud)Preferred Qualifications
FedRAMP or DoD 8570 certification above baseline
AWS Certified Security – Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with Agile environments and DevSecOps integration
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