Cybersecurity Specialist

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Perks of Working at Ignite Digital

• Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO
• Education stipends and referral bonuses
• Compelling work with the U.S. federal government
• Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement
• Opportunity to shape the future of our industry
• Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Ignite Digital is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity & Risk Management Framework (RMF) Specialist to support a US Navy / US Marine Corps program office within the New Orleans region. This role requires hands-on cybersecurity engineering expertise, strong knowledge of DoD and DoN security requirements, and validated experience serving independently as a Fully Qualified Navy Validator. The Specialist will ensure that systems meet all cybersecurity and acquisition protection requirements throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and update IT and Cybersecurity standards and policies supporting Navy and Marine Corps programs.
• Review engineering artifacts to ensure compliance with DoW/DoN Cybersecurity requirements, including DoD Cybersecurity Test & Evaluation Guidebook alignment.
• Participate in Program Reviews to verify all cybersecurity requirements are fully met.
• Validate penetration tests and vulnerability assessments using approved DoD tools, including DISA STIGs, Security Requirements Guides (SRGs), and other DoW/DoN assurance tools.
• Validate operating system and network device configurations against DISA-approved STIG and SRG requirements
• Conduct independent Navy Validator activities for multiple Security Authorization Packages under RMF.
• Validate cybersecurity assessments, audits, and risk analysis processes.
• Prepare RMF artifacts, including Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs) for system interfaces and network implementations.
• Provide RMF support consistent with the Navy’s RMF Process Guide.
• Participate in FLTCYBERCOM Navy Authorization Official (NAO) RMF-related events.
• Analyze, develop, and update Program Protection Plans (PPPs), Cybersecurity Strategies, and security-related acquisition documents.
• Ensure acquisition documentation includes all required cybersecurity provisions.
• Validate mitigation strategies for DoW information systems.
• Confirm that program cybersecurity products comply with all current DoW/DoN requirements.
• Identify Common Criteria and NIAP-certified technologies applicable to Navy systems.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• In lieu of Bachelor’s degree; High School Diploma plus 18 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering, computer science, or information technology, including at least 8 years of direct Cybersecurity experience.
• Demonstrated experience with DoW Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes (DoDI 8510.01).
• Possess a DoW-approved Information Assurance Manager Level II (IAM-II) certification such as:
• CISSP
• GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GLSC)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Must be a Fully Qualified Navy Validator, with proven experience serving independently across multiple RMF authorization packages.
• Active DoW Secret Clearance.
• Ability to work onsite in a structured government environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with Navy and Marine Corps program stakeholders.
• Experience supporting fleet, enterprise, or business system cybersecurity requirements is highly desirable.

Salary: $150k+ to align with education and experience.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Ignite Digital is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors.

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