Intermediate RMF Security Specialist with Security Clearance

Who is Saliense?
Saliense is a growing Management and Technology Consulting Solutions provider based out of Mclean, VA. We work to solve our client's toughest challenges within the Defense, Civilian, Financial, and Healthcare industries. Our diverse employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. For more information, visit . Why Saliense?
In addition to providing a fun, energetic environment that promotes innovation and personal growth, we offer excellent compensation packages with plenty of opportunities for advancement. We pay 100% of the premiums for employee Healthcare, including medical, dental, and vision. We offer a 401K match, and all company contributions are 100% vested immediately. Since we believe in work-life balance so much, we offer 20 days of paid leave per year. Use it as you need it or use it all at once and go travel for a month. We are proud to offer parental leave. There are many more - connect with us to get a preview of the full benefits package. This role is hybrid 3 days per week onsite in Arlington, VA. Duties & Responsibilities: The Int. RMF Security Specialist serves as the primary cybersecurity point of contact for work performed under the contract possessing an in-depth knowledge of federal information system security policy, industry best practices, security control assessments, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management, system authorizations, configuration management, and system analysis. Functions as the highest-level individual contributor in this area; has a high level of diverse technical and industry experience. Acts as a recognized technical expert providing technical support in the areas of vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, network security, product evaluation, and security implementation. From a technical perspective, the Int. RMF Security Specialist is responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information. Provides analysis of vulnerabilities, technical evaluations of customer systems, and develops automated solutions that support analysis and improve security. Conducts security product evaluations, and recommends products, technologies, and upgrades to improve the customer's security posture. Requirements:
- 5+ years of federal information systems security experience to include support for both financial and information security external audits.
- BS in related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of e-MASS experience
- IAT II Certification
- Computing Environment Certification Technical Skills:
- Demonstrated experience with RMF and applying the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- Experience implementing and maintaining Continuous Monitoring solutions to identify and respond to security threats, including vulnerability scanning, intrusion detection, and log analysis.
- Experience identifying, developing, and implementing Ongoing Authorization programs, automated solutions, and associated risks and metrics.
- In-depth knowledge of federal information system security policy, industry best practices, security control assessments, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management, system authorizations, configuration management, and system analysis.
- Experience designing and implementing solutions for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information.
- Expert providing technical support in the areas of vulnerability assessment, risk assessment, network security, product evaluation, and security implementation.
- Experience using e-MASS.
- Experience using ACAS.
- Ability to work with cooperatively and at a technical level with developers, engineers, and managers on system teams.
- Knowledge of current and past cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.