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Graham Technologies · 2 hours ago

Lead ATO Subject Matter Expert

Graham Technologies is seeking a Lead ATO Subject Matter Expert to support a high-visibility federal cybersecurity program. This role provides senior leadership across Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, system authorization, and classified cybersecurity operations.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the Lead ATO Subject Matter Expert for classified and unclassified systems
Lead system security assessments, RMF activities, and A&A/ATO efforts through successful authorization
Develop, review, and maintain system security documentation including SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and authorization packages
Provide expert guidance on NIST SP 800-53 control selection, implementation, and assessment
Lead security assessments for live networks, enterprise systems, databases, and cloud-integrated environments
Advise stakeholders on security policy compliance aligned with federal and international standards
Support security upgrades, remediation activities, and continuous monitoring
Coordinate with Authorizing Officials (AOs), ISSOs, ISSEs, and system owners
Apply NIST SP 800-37 RMF using JCAM (preferred) or equivalent systems
Mentor junior ATO and cybersecurity engineers

Qualification

IT Project ManagementSystem Security AssessmentsNIST SP 800-53NIST SP 800-37Security Authorization ProcessesIT Security ExperienceSecurity DocumentationStakeholder AdvisingContinuous MonitoringMentoring

Required

10+ years of IT Project Management experience (Waterfall and Agile)
10+ years performing system security assessments, security documentation, and security upgrades
10+ years assessing and enhancing IT security policies aligned with federal and international regulations
10+ years of IT Security experience supporting A&A and ATO, including classified systems
Strong working knowledge of: NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37 (RMF), Security Authorization processes
Bachelor's degree
Minimum two (2) of the following certifications: CISA, CRISC, CISM, CGEIT, CISSP, CAP
Active Top Secret clearance

Preferred

Apply NIST SP 800-37 RMF using JCAM (preferred) or equivalent systems

Benefits

Four Weeks of Accrued PTO in the First Year
Eleven Paid Federal Holidays
Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401(k) Plan with Annual Employer Contributions
Flexible Schedules
Reimbursements for Continued Education and Training

Company

Graham Technologies

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Graham Technologies is a firm that specializes in Software Development and Systems Integration.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Sylvion Mbi
Chief Operating Officer
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John Moore, PMP
Chief Growth Officer
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