IT Systems Solutions Architect

Magnus Management Group • Bethesda, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This senior cybersecurity architect leads Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) support for Aberdeen Test Center (ATC), a DoD test and evaluation range. The role is the designated key person and Contract Manager, with authority over day-to-day contract matters and responsibility as the primary contact for the Contracting Officer and COR.

The architect leads the DoD RMF lifecycle for ATC's LAN, Logically Isolated Network, Secure Test Environment, and Test & Evaluation Network. The position also establishes and maintains ATOs, supports security assessments, oversees vulnerability and POA&M work, provides system-wide architecture and configuration management support, and leads RMF work for Secret and below. During surge periods, the role guides Top Secret enclave work under ICD 503. The architect manages the contract team and ensures accurate monthly financial deliverables and compliance with the Quality Control Plan.

The position is located at Aberdeen Test Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Compensation is $160,000–$180,000 per year. The required availability is 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Friday.

Requirements

• Active CISSP certification.
• 10+ years managing RMF lifecycle reporting.
• 5+ years of progressive experience with network expansion and cloud/enclave environments.
• Prior experience as a Server Administrator or Network Administrator.
• Expertise in DoD RMF policies and practices, including DoDI 8510.01, security audits, risk assessment, DISA STIG compliance, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, and FISMA.
• Experience managing networks across Windows, Linux, and Apple platforms.
• Experience in unclassified and classified (Secret) environments.
• Meet DoD 8570.01-M / DoDD 8140.01 baseline certification requirements at contract award.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• eMASS experience.
• Army or DoD test and evaluation environment experience.
• Top Secret eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full DoD RMF lifecycle for the ATC LAN, Logically Isolated Network, Secure Test Environment, and Test & Evaluation Network, including categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and monitoring.
• Establish and maintain ATOs and support Security Control Assessor visits and assessments.
• Oversee POA&M maintenance and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM).
• Review proposed hardware and software baseline changes for security, performance, and interoperability impacts.
• Support Configuration Management processes and control boards; analyze and validate reported defects and incidents.
• Provide system-wide architecture support for software baselines, emerging technologies, and migration of existing capabilities.
• Lead RMF work for Secret and below, and guide Top Secret enclave work under ICD 503 during surge periods.
• Manage the contract team and ensure accurate monthly financial deliverables and Quality Control Plan compliance.
• Serve as the primary contact for the Contracting Officer and COR and hold authority over day-to-day contract matters.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

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