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Ensure security requirements are integrated into the system architecture, design, development, testing, assessment, authorization, delivery, and sustainment.\nApply the cybersecurity risk management framework (RMF) to program information systems in accordance with NIST SP 800-37 (RMF for Information Systems and Organizations) and DoDI 8510.01 (RMF for DoD Information Technology).\nImplement the RMF life cycle steps to achieve system authorization and operation. Build, maintain, and track system’s cybersecurity baselines and security authorization documentation to the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS).\nProvide support to cybersecurity architecture and assessment & authorization (A&A) processes, ultimately leading to Authority to Operate (ATO) decision.\nIdentify and employ cybersecurity best practices for the organization. Create a well-informed plan based on DOD and Navy cybersecurity strategy and manage the adaption process. Incorporate security management into hardware, software, and applications.\nAssist Government managers with information security oversight, policy analysis, IT product acquisition, and program execution in accordance with NIST SP 800-39 (Managing Information Security Risk: Organization, Mission, and Information System View) and the DoDI 8500.01 (Defense Cybersecurity Program).\nEngage with Program Office managers and technical stakeholders to interpret technical requirements, standards/policies, architectural artifacts, budget development, implementation, auditing, program briefs, and continuous monitoring.\nReview Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) vulnerability scans. Review, analyze and evaluate Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) content for each applicable system component.\nPrepare and review documentation to include Systems Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Plans (SAP), Risk Assessment Reports (RAR), A&A packages, and System Requirements Traceability Matrices (SRTMs).\nQualifications\nRequired:\nFour (4) or more years of experience in IT security, including RMF methodology and A&A.\nBachelor’s Degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or other related technical discipline; or Associate’s Degree and six (6) or more years of cybersecurity experience.\nCybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) Intermediate Level knowledge/skills (IAT Level II), with specific course completion or renewal certificate.\nExceptional understanding of DOD cybersecurity policies, RMF steps and structure, A&A process, and gaining system authorization to operate (ATO).\nAbility to operate and execute DISA tools, STIG Viewer, eMASSter and a strong familiarity with eMASS functionality.\nStrong communication skills with all levels of the IT workforce and can translate complex technical topics for senior decision-makers. Prepare/deliver presentations to leadership.\nDesired:\nFamiliarity with Department of the Navy cybersecurity policies, organizations, and missions.\nCybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) Advanced Level knowledge/skills (IAT Level III).\nLocation:\nVirginia Beach, VA\nClearance:\nCurrent active Secret clearance as reported in DISS.\nAbout Quantum Sky\nCompensation:\nCompensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $100,000-$112,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.\nBenefits:\nHighlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.\nThe world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.\nAt Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?\nQuantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4975,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":4,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"associate","optional":false},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance","Parental leave","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Cybersecurity","Information Security"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-03T09:54:52Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-10-07T00:58:46Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":null,"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":112000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/quantum-sky-cybersecurity-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/quantum-sky-cybersecurity-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-09T00:24:49Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":499,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4501,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-10T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":3854380},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=3854380"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fquantum-sky-cybersecurity-engineer"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fquantum-sky-cybersecurity-engineer"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fquantum-sky-cybersecurity-engineer"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/quantum-sky-cybersecurity-engineer\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fquantum-sky-cybersecurity-engineer"}]}