Senior RMF Modernization Engineer

AGE Solutions is seeking a Senior RMF Modernization Engineer to support our DoD customer's cybersecurity modernization initiatives. Serving as a senior technical advisor to Government leadership, the successful candidate will provide independent technical analysis, architectural guidance, modernization recommendations, and executive decision support while analyzing, documenting, and improving Risk Management Framework (RMF) business processes. This role will help drive efficiency, automation, and continuous improvement across enterprise risk management operations through process reengineering, workflow optimization, and implementation of modern cybersecurity best practices.

Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct process analysis and lead assessment processes, activities, and workflow assessments.
• Document current-state and future-state business processes.
• Develop and implement execution plans to achieve end state objectives.
• Develop swim-lane diagrams, process flows, and value-stream maps.
• Identify bottlenecks process and recommend improvements utilizing qualitative and quantitative measures.
• Support RMF modernization and cybersecurity process optimization efforts.
• Assist in developing executive briefings, recommendations, and implementation plans.
• Support automation and workflow improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Modernize RMF execution.
• Reengineer authorization workflows.
• Improve enterprise risk management processes.
• Support cybersecurity modernization initiatives.
• Develop future-state operating models.
• Drive measurable reductions in RMF cycle time.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related discipline.
• Experience:
  • 15 years of experience with a minimum of (5) years of experience performing business process analysis and process improvement.
• Security Clearance:
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Certifications:
  • Additional role-specific certifications in process improvement, automation, AI/ML, or cybersecurity are highly desired.
  • Must have a Current DoD 8570/8140 compliant certification CISSP, CCSP, CGRC (formerly CAP), or another DoD-approved equivalent cybersecurity certification that satisfies the Task 6.40 ISST requirements.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Visio (process modeling, swim-lane diagrams, BPMN) and Microsoft PowerPoint (executive-quality briefings).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework as defined in NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI-1253, DoDI 8500.01, and DoDI 8510.01, as well as familiarity with continuous ATO (cATO) and Zero Trust reference architectures.
• Familiarity with one or more of the mission areas under support: STIG/SRG/CCI development, A&A processes, Cloud A&A processes, or Cloud cybersecurity architecture.
• Working knowledge of automation technologies (e.g., Robotic Process Automation, workflow tools such as ServiceNow or Jira) and current AI/ML and Generative AI capabilities relevant to enterprise process automation.
• Demonstrated hands-on technical knowledge of one or more current Government risk management tools and modern SharePoint/Power Platform environments.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of current AI/ML and Generative AI capabilities, automation technologies (RPA, workflow engines), and integration patterns (APIs, event-driven architectures) relevant to enterprise risk management.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Visio (architecture and workflow modeling) and Microsoft PowerPoint (executive-quality briefings).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts for executive audiences and to credibly analyze and validate vendor technical claims.

Location:

• This is a hybrid position. Must be able to travel periodically to Fort Meade, MD and Chambersburg, PA to support customer meetings, workshops, and program activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DISA, DoD, or Federal cybersecurity programs, with direct involvement in Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation and authorization activities.
• Expert knowledge of DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, DoDI 8500.01, and DoDI 8510.01.
• Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), CISSP, CISM, CASP+, or equivalent DoD 8570/8140-compliant cybersecurity certification.
• RPA Certifications e.g. UiPath or Blue Prism highly preferred.
• Experience serving as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Security Control Assessor (SCA), or Authorizing Official (AO) support representative.
• Experience with STIG, SRG, and CCI development, implementation, validation, and compliance assessment activities.
• Experience supporting Cloud Authorization and Assessment (A&A), FedRAMP, DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG), or Zero Trust initiatives.
• Experience briefing cybersecurity risks, authorization recommendations, and compliance findings to senior government leadership and decision maker.

The projected salary range for this position is $175,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.