Executive Recruiting

Senior Cybersecurity Program Manager (RMF)

Executive Recruiting - Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Select Source Solutions seeks an accomplished Senior Cybersecurity Program Manager (RMF) to lead vital cybersecurity initiatives at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Your expertise will protect and enhance the critical systems relied upon by thousands of cadets, faculty members, and operational staff, directly contributing to national security and excellence.

Why This Role Matters:

  • Critical Impact: Strengthen cybersecurity frameworks for essential academic and operational Air Force systems.

  • Collaborative Environment: Be part of an innovative, forward-thinking team committed to cybersecurity, cloud, software development, and data solutions.

  • Professional Growth: Receive competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, funded certifications, and extensive professional development opportunities.

Core Responsibilities:

  • RMF Program Oversight: Manage all phases of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle (Prepare through Monitor), providing strategic guidance to the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and Authorizing Official (AO).

  • Security Documentation: Develop and maintain essential cybersecurity documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Plans (SAPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Contingency Plans, and Authority to Operate (ATO) packages within eMASS.

  • Control Alignment & Validation: Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 and FIPS 199/200 standards, directing the implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring of cybersecurity controls.

  • Incident & Vulnerability Management: Lead comprehensive incident response and vulnerability management programs utilizing ACAS, Tenable, or Qualys, ensuring timely identification and remediation.

  • Strategic Communication & Coordination: Engage directly with senior Air Force leadership, coordinate program activities, manage external assessments, and oversee RMF scorecard reviews.

  • Leadership & Team Development: Mentor and cultivate a high-performing cybersecurity team (ISSO, ISSE, SCAR, Assessors), fostering an environment of compliance, continuous improvement, and readiness.

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to report onsite at USAFA within one hour during core business hours (Monday–Friday, 0730–1700 MT).

  • Eligibility for, or possession of, an active IT-II / Tier 3 background investigation.

  • Proven experience managing multi-system RMF processes or overseeing DIACAP-to-RMF transitions in DoD or Federal settings.

  • Demonstrated history of delivering complex cybersecurity projects on schedule and within defined scope.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certifications: PMP, CISSP, CISM, CAP, or GSLC.

  • Advanced expertise in eMASS workflow management and data integration.

  • Experience managing cybersecurity for environments with over 5,000 distributed users.

  • Bachelor’s degree (ABET or CAE-CD accredited) in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

 

Salary: $100,000–$145,000 annually



Posted On: Sunday, May 18, 2025



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