IT Systems Solutions Architect, Senior (RMF)

Paragon Cyber Solutions • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Paragon Cyber Solutions is seeking a Senior IT Systems Solutions Architect to lead cybersecurity engineering and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) work at Aberdeen Test Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. The position is on-site and requires an active Secret clearance; a Top Secret clearance is preferred. The role is the key person and on-site Contract Manager for the effort, serving as the primary point of contact for the government and guiding a small team of cybersecurity professionals. Employment is full-time and contingent upon contract award.

The architect will lead RMF activities across ATC networks to obtain and sustain Authority to Operate (ATO), support security architecture and configuration management, and oversee contract deliverables. The Contract Manager has full authority over day-to-day contract matters and must be available from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Paragon Cyber Solutions describes itself as an award-winning minority-, woman-, and veteran-owned, 8(a), EDWOSB, and VOSB-certified small business based in Tampa, Florida. It emphasizes a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adaptability, teamwork, and opportunities to grow and develop.

Requirements

• CISSP certification.
• At least 10 years of experience managing DoD RMF lifecycle reporting. DIACAP-to-RMF transition experience counts; most of the experience must be in RMF, and all experience must be within DoD.
• At least 5 years of progressive responsibility for network expansion and cloud or enclave environments.
• Prior experience as a Server Administrator or Network Administrator.
• Hands-on experience with DoD RMF policies and practices, security audits, risk assessments, DISA STIG compliance, NIST special publications, and FISMA compliance.
• Experience managing networks across Windows, Linux, and Apple platforms in unclassified and classified environments.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Must be available 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Experience supporting ICD 503 authorizations.
• Prior experience supporting Army test and evaluation, ATEC, or APG organizations.
• Experience leading or supervising a small technical team.

Responsibilities

• Lead RMF planning, execution, and maintenance to obtain and sustain ATO for the ATC LAN, Logically Isolated Network, Secure Test Environment, and Test and Evaluation Network.
• Categorize systems, define boundaries, and select, implement, and assess security controls under NIST SP 800-53 and DoDI 8510.01.
• Support Security Control Assessor visits, assessments, and authorization activities.
• Run continuous monitoring, maintain POA&Ms, and conduct IAVM activities.
• Review proposed hardware and software baseline changes for security and interoperability impacts.
• Support configuration management and serve on technical review and control boards.
• Provide system-wide security architecture support, including for emerging technologies and migration of existing capabilities.
• Support Top Secret enclave requirements under ICD 503 when directed.
• Act as Contract Manager with full authority on day-to-day contract matters and availability from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Oversee contract deliverables, including monthly financial and status reporting to the COR.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the government and guide a small team of cybersecurity professionals.

Benefits

• Health care plan, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plan with 401(k) employer matching.
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Healthy work-life balance.
• Training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed