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Security/RMF Specialist

Nationwide IT Services
vision insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Alexandria
Jan 15, 2026
Security/RMF Specialist Active Secret Required Hybrid schedule CISSP, CAP, CISM, or Security+ certification required Nationwide IT Services, NIS, is seeking aSecurity/RMF Specialist for the following potential opportunity. Execute and manage the full NIST RMF lifecycle (Prepare, Categorize, Select, Implement, Assess, Authorize, Monitor). Support system authorization efforts, including: Initial ATO, ATO renewals, Significant change packages, Continuous ATO (cATO) initiatives where applicable. Ensure compliance with: NIST SP 800-53 (Rev 4/5), FedRAMP Moderate / High, FISMA, DoD RMF / DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) Assess and monitor cloud security configurations across AWS services such as: IAM, VPC, Security Groups, NACLs, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, Config, KMS, S3, RDS, ECS/EKS (as applicable) Ensure proper implementation of: Least privilege access, Encryption at rest and in transit, Logging, monitoring, and alerting, Boundary protection, and network segmentation. Track remediation activities and manage POA&Ms through closure. Perform risk assessments and provide risk-based recommendations to system owners and Authorizing Officials (AOs). Advise program leadership on security posture, risks, and mitigation strategies. Preferred Qualifications: Active Secret Clearance Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems 5+ years of experience in information security, with 3+ years supporting RMF and federal compliance efforts. Strong working knowledge of: NIST RMF, CCSRG, NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA. Experience authoring and maintaining RMF documentation (SSP, POA&M, SAR). CISSP, CAP, CISM, or Security+ certification. About Nationwide IT Services NIS is an IT and Management consulting company that is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Business. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers, leveraging technology, people, and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, PTO (sick/vacation), commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), and educational reimbursement, along with Pet Insurance. Nationwide IT Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or protected veteran status.