Cybersecurity Engineer (RMF Specialist)

Your Impact:Enable Skyward Federal’s mission by guiding systems through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and maintaining secure authorization packages for mission-critical technologies. Your work ensures Skyward platforms meet DoD cybersecurity requirements and obtain and sustain Authority to Operate (ATO) across complex classified and multi-domain environments.This role requires an active Top Secret security clearance. Where You'll Take Charge:RMF Authorization & ATO Lifecycle: Lead systems through the RMF lifecycle, supporting authorization, continuous monitoring, and ongoing compliance activities for DoD systemsSecurity Control Implementation: Interpret and implement security requirements across NIST 800-53, ICD 503, and JSIG frameworks within real system architecturesBody of Evidence & Traceability: Develop and maintain RMF artifacts and ensure traceability between system components, security controls, and supporting evidenceCybersecurity Collaboration: Partner closely with engineering, platform, and product teams to ensure system architectures and deployments align with required security controlsPrimary Responsibilities:Guide systems through the RMF lifecycle including categorization, control implementation, assessment support, authorization, and continuous monitoringDevelop and maintain RMF documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, control narratives, and Body of Evidence artifactsMap and validate NIST 800-53 controls against system architecture, ensuring accurate implementation and traceabilityMaintain authorization packages within RMF tools such as eMASS, Xacta, similar compliance platforms, or especially with individual artifact (paper) packagesAnalyze system architecture, components, and authorization boundaries to ensure RMF artifacts accurately reflect deployed technologies.Support ATO acquisition and sustainment activities for classified and mission systems.Coordinate with ISSOs, ISSMs, and Security Control Assessors during authorization and assessment activitiesTrack remediation activities and support continuous monitoring efforts across secure environmentsYour Edge:Experience implementing RMF for DoD systems aligned to NIST 800-53 and ICD 503Experience developing and maintaining ATO packages and RMF artifactsStrong understanding of system architecture, authorization boundaries, and control traceabilityExperience working with RMF management tools such as eMASS or XactaAbility to translate security controls into actionable guidance for engineering teamsAbility to operate independently and proactively manage RMF workstreamsExperience supporting JSIG-aligned classified environmentsPrior experience serving as or supporting an ISSO or ISSMFamiliarity with cloud, DevSecOps pipelines, or multi-domain security environmentsExperience working with DoD Authorizing Officials or Security Control AssessorsActive Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibilityCompensation and Benefits:Targeted Compensation: 145-165K base salary10% 401k match, 100% immediately vested100% employer-paid health, dental & vision coverage100% employer-paid short and long term disability benefits100% employer-paid life insurance policy20 days of flexible paid time off11 federal holidays and 2+ Skyward holidaysUnlimited sick & bereavement leave eventsCompany issued laptop, mobile phone and expense card$5,250 per year tax-exempt educational reimbursement$250 office set-up stipend$50 monthly internet stipend$60 monthly coffee budget ☕Additional discretionary benefits throughout the yearAbout Skyward FederalSkyward Federal solves ultra-sensitive multi-domain challenges that others can't, primarily supporting national defense. Our mission is to enable those who protect us. We challenge the status quo and ensure our solutions have a meaningful and lasting impact to our clients' missions. We have a flexible, collaborative start-up environment, fostering innovation and teamwork. We prioritize the development of our people, knowing that our success is driven by their talent and dedication.Skyward Core Values:Impact Mission - Move fast. Execute with precision. Deliver results.Take Initiative - Don't hesitate. Dive in. Get shit done.Empower People - Take point. Make a difference. Feed the team.Pursue Excellence - Stay curious. Keep improving. Push boundaries.