LEAD ATO SME

We have an opportunity for a LEAD ATO SME (Cybersecurity Engineer III) supporting one of our Federal customers in Washington D.C.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE LEVEL: TOP SECRET (Active) + Suitability

CITIZENSHIP: US Citizenship

LOCATION: HYBRID - On-site at BOP Central Office (Washington, DC) for classified work; Remote for unclassified.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Description:

• Serve as primary interface with BOP CISO and senior government leadership
• Lead and manage all ATO/Re-ATO activities across 50+ BOP information systems
• Oversee Security Control Assessment (SCA) scheduling, execution, and reporting
• Direct ISSO team activities and ensure consistent application of RMF methodology
• Brief Authorizing Officials on system risk posture and authorization recommendations
• Manage continuous monitoring program and ensure zero lapsed authorizations
• Coordinate with system owners, developers, and operations teams on security requirements
• Review and approve all authorization packages (SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms) before submission

Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years in federal cybersecurity, RMF, or information assurance
• Expert knowledge of NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and all seven lifecycle steps
• Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-37, 800-53 Rev 5, 800-53A, and FIPS 199/200
• Experience with DOJ security policies and procedures (preferred)
• Proficiency with GRC tools (eMASS, JCAM, or similar)
• Experience managing enterprise-scale authorization programs (50+ systems)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive briefings
• Ability to translate technical risks into business impact for leadership decisions
• Experience operating in classified environments and handling classified information
• Excellent documentation and communication skills

Certification Requirement:

• Two (2) of the following: CISSP, CAP, CISM, CISA, Security+, or equivalent

About Excentium

Excentium is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing cybersecurity and IT services to federal agencies. We hold FedRAMP 3PAO accreditation, CMMC Level 2 certification, and maintain facility clearances supporting our mission-critical work across government.

We take pride in building a workforce with strong Veterans focus.

Excentium offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

Excentium , Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.