Cyber Engineer (Navy/RMF)

COLSA is seeking a Cyber Engineer with prior U.S. Navy experience and a strong understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, procedures, and tools. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting cybersecurity compliance activities within Navy environments., * Design, develop, and integrate AI models, intelligent agents, and software tools to automate cybersecurity processes

• Oversee compliance with RMF control requirements and ensure all control evidence is accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity teams, system administrators, engineering staff, and external assessors during audits, assessments, and inspections.
• Ensure proper implementation of security controls throughout the system lifecycle and validate compliance with DoW cybersecurity policies.
• Provide guidance to technical teams on RMF expectations, cybersecurity requirements, and proper documentation practices.
• Track vulnerabilities, assessment results, and remediation efforts, ensuring timely closure and accurate documentation.
• Communicate system security status, risks, and notable issues to leadership and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cyber security, engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 or more years of experience in information security, cyber security, or a related field.
• Previous Navy experience, preferably in cybersecurity, information assurance, or systems engineering roles.
• Demonstrated experience with the RMF lifecycle, including documentation, control implementation, security assessments, and continuous monitoring.
• Practical knowledge of RMF-related tools such as eMASS and other DoW compliance systems.
• Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) or Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), with responsibilities that include maintaining system security documentation, managing POA&Ms, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with DoW cybersecurity policies.
• Active Security+CE certification or equivalent.
• Active Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 privacy controls.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or other DoD 8570-compliant credentials.

Annually

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits