SkillBridge Opportunity: Cybersecurity (RMF & Compliance)

Versar, Inc. • Newport News, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Versar is seeking a Cybersecurity professional with experience in Risk Management Framework (RMF), compliance standards, and security governance to join its SkillBridge Internship Program. This internship provides transitioning service members hands-on civilian experience supporting the design, implementation, and continuous monitoring of cybersecurity controls, while helping ensure compliance with federal and industry standards such as NIST, FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and CMMC. The ideal candidate has experience or exposure to developing RMF artifacts, managing security tools, and supporting authorization processes.

Requirements

• Minimum one of the following certifications (or equivalent): CompTIA Security+ CE | Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC) | CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity related fields OR 3–5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, compliance, or risk management roles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance, accuracy and completeness
• Must possess at least a Secret clearance
• Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
• Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate’s start date.

Nice To Haves

• Security management of cloud environments (Azure, AWS etc.)
• RMF system of records management, EMASS/XACTA
• Security tools operations SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, MS Sentinel, ACAS, Tanium)
• Additional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and automated compliance tooling
• Preferred Military Backgrounds: cyber, information assurance, network defense, communications, or information technology backgrounds (e.g., Air Force: 1D7X1, Army: 17C, 17A, 17D, Navy: CWT, 1840, Marine Corps: 1721, 0671, Space Force: 5C0X1, Coast Guard: CMS, IT)

Responsibilities

• Support and execute the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle
• Develop, manage, and maintain RMF documentation and artifacts, including: System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Plan (SAP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Continuous Monitoring Strategy, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), Contingency Plans
• Perform security control assessments aligned with NIST SP 800-53
• Assist in system authorization and ATO packages
• Develop, review, and update cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards
• Ensure alignment with NIST frameworks and guidance, CMMC, SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP requirements
• Support audits, assessments, and compliance reporting activities
• Support risk management and incident response
• Work with and manage security tools and platforms such as SIEM solutions (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, ACAS, Tanium) and eMASS, Xacta for RMF documentation and tracking
• Monitor system security posture and support continuous monitoring activities
• Analyze security events and support incident response efforts as needed
• Support security compliance for cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Implement and assess cloud security controls aligned with FedRAMP/NIST guidance
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enforce secure configurations

Benefits

• During a SkillBridge internship, service members continue to receive their regular military pay and benefits through their branch of service during the program.
• Participants gain valuable civilian work experience, training, and networking opportunities to support their transition.

What This Job Offers

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