Cybersecurity Engineer / RMF Specialist - DLA

Nemean Solutions • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Nemean Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer / Risk Management Framework (RMF) Specialist to support a federal customer in documenting, assessing, and strengthening the cybersecurity posture of building and facility control systems, including building automation, utilities, and metering. The role supports the customer in achieving and maintaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) through accurate, defensible security documentation and assessment activities.

The specialist develops and maintains RMF documentation and security artifacts, organizes technical information into audit-ready deliverables, supports system categorization and risk assessment, and tracks vulnerabilities and remediation actions through closure. The role also coordinates with government and contractor stakeholders, contributes to recurring customer reporting, and supports phase-in and transition activities.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. The role must meet DoD 8140.03 certification requirements at IAM Level I, such as Security+ CE. A role-based computing environment certification must be obtained before privileged access and within 180 days of the first day of employment. A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required; equivalent experience, technical training, military service, or relevant industry certifications may be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; equivalent experience, technical training, military service, or relevant industry certifications will be considered.
• Must meet DoD 8140.03 certification requirements for the role (IAM Level I), such as Security+ CE.
• Must obtain the role-based computing environment certification before privileged access and within 180 days of the first day of employment.
• Hands-on experience supporting the RMF process in a federal, DoD, or similarly complex environment.
• Experience producing security documentation and artifacts reviewed by a Government ISSM, auditor, or authorizing official.
• Working knowledge of FIPS 199/200, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-82, and CNSSI 1253.
• Familiarity with DoD vulnerability scanning and compliance tools (e.g., ACAS, SCAP) and ability to interpret their output.
• Ability to translate technical input into clear, defensible security documentation and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience uploading and maintaining artifacts in eMASS or a similar RMF package management system.
• Experience with OT, ICS, SCADA, or facility-related control systems, including building automation or advanced metering.
• Knowledge of the Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture.
• Experience supporting ATO or Authority to Connect (ATC) efforts from initiation through completion.
• Familiarity with FedRAMP and Zero Trust principles.
• Experience with privacy documentation (PIA/PRiLA) or contingency planning artifacts.
• Prior Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain RMF documentation and security artifacts, including system diagrams, security categorization documents, control implementation narratives, and plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms).
• Collect, consolidate, validate, and organize technical information from system owners, engineers, and operations personnel into audit-ready deliverables.
• Support system categorization and risk assessment activities by preparing documentation and tracking stakeholder inputs.
• Review vulnerability scan results, document findings, develop remediation plans and POA&Ms, and track actions through closure.
• Assist with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and security control checklists, including compliance status and exceptions.
• Maintain accurate inventories of in-scope hardware, software, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with the Government’s remote cybersecurity team, program managers, security officers, engineers, and vendors to ensure artifacts meet enterprise expectations.
• Contribute to monthly reporting and recurring customer deliverables within required deadlines and formats.
• Support phase-in and transition activities, including obtaining and validating documentation from the outgoing team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level