**Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!** Axient is seeking a Mid level **Cybersecurity Engineer** to join our team in the **Washington Navy Yard.** Work is **onsite** for 3-4 days per week. **Secret** clearance (at minimum) is required. **What you will do...** **Roles and Responsibilities:** · Responsible for bringing platform information technology systems through the full life cycle of the Risk Management Framework process to achieve/renew Authority to Operate (ATO). · Reviews RMF packages for the Package Submitting Office (PSO). Conduct RMF package reviews and assist with package development as needed. Meets/works with Program Offices to resolve package review issues. Act as an early adapter of RMF changes and assist the programs with new processes, tools, and requirements. · Provide NQV support for "IWS D Validator Pool". Validate packages for any IWS code who is short a validator. Can support SAP's, RMF Step 5 Approval, Assess Only Approval, and Annual Security Reviews. · Aid in the development of training materials for the IWS community and training other IWS D staff. **Skills you will need...** **Experience** : + A high school degree, or a GED, and more than ten (10) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization + **OR** + A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and **five (5)** years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization + **OR** + A master’s degree in a relevant field. + Experience evaluating the cyber compliance of a system against current **RMF and DoD Cybersecurity** policies + Knowledge of **NIST SP 800-53, DoDI 8500.01, and DoDI 8510.01** **Certification** : DoD 8140 (IAT Level II/IAM Level I), Navy Qualified Validator (desired) **Desired:** + Proficiency with the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service ( **eMASS** ) & eMASSter tools. + Familiarity with Navy combat systems such as SSDS and AEGIS. + Certification: DoD 8570 (IAT Level III/IAM Level III), Navy Qualified Validator. \#CJ APPLY HERE (https://careers-axient.icims.com/jobs/5934/cybersecurity-engineers-%28mid-level%29/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336025105) Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship. This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-650-6263 orclick here (help@axientcorp.com?subject=Application%20Help) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class. Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies. **Job ID** _2024-5934_ **Segment** _Axient SPACE_ **Category** _Cybersecurity | Information Security_ **\# of Openings** _1_ **Location : Location** _US-DC-Washington DC_ **Type** _Regular, Full-Time_ **Minimum Salary** _USD $120,000.00/Yr._ **Maximum Salary** _USD $145,000.00/Yr._ **Minimum Education Requirement** _Bachelor's_ **Minimum Experience Requirement, Years** _5 yrs_ **Clearance Requirement** _Secret_