RMF and Authorization Lead
A-TEK Inc. · Hybrid, Bethesda/Rockville, MD, United States
Posted 26 days ago · $165,000 – $185,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 days A-TEK Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 77% of A-TEK Inc.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at A-TEK Inc.
- high 22 stale, 0 reposted of 30 open
- Hiring momentum
- 38 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from A-TEK Inc.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for A-TEK Inc..
About this role
The RMF and Authorization Lead at A-TEK is responsible for overseeing Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) activities for a federal customer, specifically an HHS-affiliated agency. Daily tasks include leading authorization readiness, developing and maintaining authorization packages, coordinating security assessments, and managing risk reporting and remediation. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and readiness of cybersecurity documentation and artifacts.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of A-TEK Inc. as an employer.
What you need
- Demonstrated experience leading Federal RMF and A&A activities of comparable scope and complexity.
- Knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, FISMA, and Federal continuous monitoring requirements.
- Experience developing and maintaining Federal authorization packages.
- Experience supporting independent security assessments, POA&M management, and risk-based decisions.
- Strong technical writing, stakeholder coordination, and quality review skills.
- Ability to support hybrid work requirements in the Washington, DC metropolitan area or Research Triangle area.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting HHS or another Federal health agency.
- Experience using JCAM or a comparable Federal GRC platform.
- Experience supporting cloud security, FedRAMP, inherited controls, and shared responsibility analysis.
- Experience coordinating multiple concurrent authorization, assessment, and continuous monitoring activities.
- CISSP, CAP/CGRC, CISM, Security+, or an applicable cloud security certification.
What you get
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities.
Worth weighing
- Salary range is specified, but may vary based on experience.
- The role involves significant documentation and compliance responsibilities, which may be less appealing to those seeking hands-on technical work.
- Experience with specific federal guidelines and frameworks is crucial, which may limit candidates without this background.
Summarised from A-TEK Inc.'s posting. Read the full original.
Listed by A-TEK Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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