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Senior ATO Subject Matter Expert

Overview

ITDC is seeking experienced Senior ATO Subject Matter Expert to support a federal authorization factory. The role produces and quality-reviews ATO packages, supports continuous monitoring, and works alongside system owners, ISSOs, and the Lead ATO SME.

Responsibilities
  • Produce SSPP/SSP, SAR, POA&M, RTM, and supporting authorization artifacts.
  • Support RMF execution across Categorize, Select, Implement, Assess, Authorize, and Monitor.
  • Coordinate with system owners, ISSOs, SCAs, and engineering teams on control implementation evidence.
  • Brief authorization status, POA&M aging, and risk findings to the Lead ATO SME and program leadership.
Required Qualifications
  • 7 years performing systems security assessments, preparing system security documentation, and/or security upgrades for live networks, desktop systems, servers, and enterprise databases leading to A&A or ATO of such systems.
  • 7 years assessing and enhancing IT systems security policies and procedures in response to Federal and International standards.
  • 7 years of IT Security experience with extensive knowledge in security regulations and assessments having developed numerous A&A and ATO on a range of systems including classified systems.
  • Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, FIPS 199/200; JCAM preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one (1) of: CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CAP.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience operating in a high-velocity (rapid ATO) authorization factory.
  • Additional certifications: CISM, CGEIT, CGRC.

Job Ref 2026-0503-2

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