Paragon Cyber Solutions

Cybersecurity, IT services for federal agencies

IT Systems Solutions Architect Senior - RMF

Security Governance, Risk & ComplianceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

CISSP certification is required.
At least 10 years of experience managing DoD RMF lifecycle reporting is required; DIACAP-to-RMF transition experience counts, with most of that experience in RMF and all of it within DoD.
At least 5 years of progressive responsibility for network expansion and cloud or enclave environments is required.
Prior experience as a Server Administrator or Network Administrator is required.
Hands-on experience with DoD RMF policies and practices, security audits, risk assessments, DISA STIG compliance, NIST special publications, and FISMA compliance is required.
Experience managing networks across Windows, Linux, and Apple platforms in unclassified and classified environments is required.

Responsibilities

Lead RMF planning, execution, and maintenance to obtain and sustain Authority to Operate for the ATC LAN, Logically Isolated Network, Secure Test Environment, and Test and Evaluation Network.
Categorize systems, define boundaries, and select, implement, and assess security controls under NIST SP 800-53 and DoDI 8510.01.
Support Security Control Assessor visits, assessments, and authorization activities.
Run continuous monitoring, POA&M maintenance, and IAVM activities.
Review proposed hardware and software baseline changes for security and interoperability impacts.
Support configuration management and serve on technical review and control boards.
Provide system-wide security architecture support, including emerging technologies and migration of existing capabilities.
Support Top Secret enclave requirements under ICD 503 when directed.
Act as Contract Manager, with full authority on day-to-day contract matters, and be available from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Oversee contract deliverables, including monthly financial and status reporting to the COR.

Desired Qualifications

Active Top Secret clearance is preferred.
Experience supporting ICD 503 authorizations is preferred.
Prior experience supporting Army test and evaluation, ATEC, or APG organizations is preferred.
Experience leading or supervising a small technical team is preferred.

IT Systems Solutions Architect, Senior (RMF)

Paragon Cyber Solutions · Aberdeen Proving Ground, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-30

Workplace: on_site

Department: W2

Description

IT Systems Solutions Architect, Senior (RMF)
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (on-site, Aberdeen Test Center)
Clearance: Active Secret required (Top Secret preferred)
Employment type: Full-time, contingent upon contract award

About the role

Paragon Cyber Solutions is seeking a Senior IT Systems Solutions Architect to lead cybersecurity engineering and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF). The role is the key person and on-site Contract Manager for the effort. You will lead RMF activities across ATC’s networks, serve as the primary point of contact for the government, and guide a small team of cybersecurity professionals.

What you’ll do

Lead RMF planning, execution and maintenance to obtain and sustain Authority to Operate (ATO) for the ATC LAN, Logically Isolated Network, Secure Test Environment and Test and Evaluation Network
Categorize systems, define boundaries, and select, implement and assess security controls under NIST SP 800-53 and DoDI 8510.01
Support Security Control Assessor (SCA) visits, assessments and authorization activities
Run continuous monitoring, POA&M maintenance and IAVM activities
Review proposed hardware and software baseline changes for security and interoperability impacts
Support configuration management and serve on technical review and control boards
Provide system-wide security architecture support, including emerging technologies and migration of existing capabilities
Support Top Secret enclave requirements under ICD 503 when directed
Act as Contract Manager, with full authority on day-to-day contract matters, available 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Oversee contract deliverables, including monthly financial and status reporting to the COR

Requirements

CISSP certification
Minimum 10 years of experience managing DoD RMF lifecycle reporting. DIACAP-to-RMF transition experience counts, with most of that time in RMF and all of it within DoD
Minimum 5 years of progressive responsibility for network expansion and cloud or enclave environments
Prior experience as a Server Administrator or Network Administrator
Hands-on experience with DoD RMF policies and practices, security audits, risk assessments, DISA STIG compliance, NIST special publications and FISMA compliance
Experience managing networks across multiple platforms (Windows, Linux, Apple) in unclassified and classified environments

Preferred qualifications

Active Top Secret clearance
Experience supporting ICD 503 authorizations
Prior experience supporting Army test and evaluation, ATEC or APG organizations
Experience leading or supervising a small technical team

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision).
Retirement Plan (401K w/ employer matching).
Paid Time Off & 11 Paid Holidays.
Short and Long-Term Disability.
Healthy Work-Life Balance.
Training & Development.

Why Work For Paragon Cyber Solutions?

You want to make a difference. You want to be recognized by name versus being a number. You want to work with a company where you can grow and work in different areas to increase your knowledge/experience. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and need to live it.

As a small business, each team member rolls up their sleeves and helps where needed (including our CEO). Our ideal candidate will be comfortable with multi-tasking and prefers working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You must be adaptable to the needs of a growing business.

A Model of Excellence

_That’s our motto in all we do and what we seek in our team members.
_Are you a hardworking professional seeking a new opportunity that fosters growth? Look no further!
We are an award winning minority, woman, veteran-owned, 8(a), EDWOSB, VOSB, certified Tampa, FL-based small business. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality solutions that help our clients protect the integrity of their business operations.

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About the Company

Paragon Cyber Solutions

Cybersecurity, IT services for federal agencies

Paragon Cyber Solutions provides cybersecurity services, information technology support, and workforce development for federal agencies. Its offerings include RMF authorizations, CMMC assessments, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, cloud engineering, IT training, and apprenticeship programs. The company combines certifications (8(a), EDWOSB, SDVOSB, CMMC-C3PAO) with credentials like CISSP, CISM, CEH, CHFI, PMP, and ITIL and has DoD and federal client experience. Its goal is to improve federal agencies' cybersecurity posture and IT capabilities while building a skilled, certified workforce.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Tampa, FL
Founded: 2016

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