Authorization and Accreditation Lead

The Authorization and Accreditation Lead serves as the bridge between technical teams, program leadership, and security policy, driving compliance and continuous monitoring for mission-critical systems.

Requirements

• Lead all phases of the RMF (Prepare, Categorize, Select, Implement, Assess, Authorize, Monitor) for information systems.
• Developing, reviewing, and maintaining essential security artifacts (e.g., System Security Plans, POA&Ms, Risk Assessments).
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, system owners, and leadership.
• Ensure adherence to federal mandates (NIST 800-53, 800-171, ICD 503, FISMA) and Sponsor specific policies.
• Conduct assessments, tracking vulnerabilities, and managing remediation efforts.
• Brief leadership and AOs on system security posture and authorization status, leading to a final 'Authorization to Operate' (ATO) decision.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• Paid holiday shutdown