Remote Nerc System Operator Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

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Future Need - Actively Interviewing

Location: Remote in any United States jurisdiction not excluded from this job advertisement.

As the RMF, Security & ATO Manager, you will lead Risk Management Framework, cybersecurity, and Authority to Operate activities for a complex multi-tenant cloud environments ensuring continuous compliance, zero ATO lapses, and a proactive security posture across a healthcare platform and all hosted tenant applications.

Position Description: The Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security & Authority to Operate (ATO) Manager serves as the lead for cybersecurity compliance, RMF implementation, and authorization activities supporting a mission-critical VA healthcare platform.

Minimum/General Experience: 10 years of experience in federal cybersecurity, information assurance, RMF compliance, and ATO processes

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science, or related field

Essential Skills/Qualifications:

• Expert ability to ensure all security and authorization activities are executed in accordance with approved cybersecurity policies, RMF processes, and Government security requirements
• Expert experience managing RMF and ATO processes for complex enterprise or mission-critical systems
• Expert knowledge of the NIST RMF steps (e.g., Categorize, Select, Implement, Assess, Authorize, Monitor)
• Expert experience managing federal ATO/ATC packages, continuous monitoring programs, and POA&M lifecycle management
• Expert understanding of VA Office of Information Technology (OI&T) security governance, directives, and VA Handbook 6500 series
• Excellent knowledge of Federal cybersecurity frameworks, security compliance processes, and continuous monitoring practices
• Excellent experience conducting and coordinating security audits
• Excellent ability to produce and maintain all required RMF security documentation
• Excellent knowledge of multi-tenant ATO inheritance frameworks, authorization boundaries, and security control allocation between platform and tenant layers
• Above average experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus), Static Application Security Testing (SAST) integration, and vulnerability remediation tracking
• Above average knowledge of healthcare and privacy control implementation in a cloud-hosted environment
• Knowledge of VA Technical Reference Model (TRM) submission processes, connection management, and credential/account access audit requirements
• Experience using SNOWCAM
• Experience supporting Federal Government programs and systems operating in cloud or hybrid environments
• Excellent verbal and communication skills

General Physical Requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on the location of the assignment.

• Assignment Location - Remote
• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Typing, communicating, repetitive motions.
• Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
• Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

Security: Active Federal Civilian Public Trust clearance

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident that has lived in the United States for at least 3 years

Federal Civilian Public Trust Consists of a review of up to but not limited to:

• Covers 10 year period and in some instances lifetime events
• OPM Security Investigations Index (SII)
• DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII)
• National Agency Check (NAC) records
• FBI name check
• FBI fingerprint check
• Credit report check
• Written inquiries to previous employers and references listed on the application for employment
• Potential interviews with the subject, spouse, neighbors, supervisor, coworkers
• Law enforcement check
• Court records check
• Education check - Attendance and Degrees

Acceptable Credentials

Tasks/Activities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains regular communication with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Government cybersecurity leadership regarding system authorization status, security posture, and risk mitigation activities
• Manages all six steps of the NIST RMF process for the VA healthcare platform and all hosted applications
• Ensures zero lapses in ATO status
• Initiates, manages, and sustains all ATO/ATC packages including periodic assessment oversight, activities, and staffing of all ATO audits
• Leads and coordinates all security audits and assessments including internal and external assessment teams
• Attends all audit meetings, provides documentation, and reviews all findings for accuracy
• Develops and maintains the platform authorization strategy defining ATO inheritance frameworks, tenant onboarding standards, and platform security guardrails
• Creates and maintains all POA&Ms ensuring proper NIST security family alignment, mapping, milestone accuracy, and timely closure of findings
• Produces and delivers monthly RMF, security, and ATO status reports
• Conducts and maintains incident response and disaster recovery tabletop exercises annually or as mandated
• Reports exercise results to leadership and implements all corrective actions
• Manages credential and account audits
• Submits and maintains internal and external connection requests
• Manages full lifecycle connection requests (e.g., submission, approval, removal)
• Ensures full compliance with all applicable VA security and privacy directives

Compensation & Benefits: The annual projected pay range for this position is $131,725 - $171,026 with consideration being given to various factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, job responsibilities, and geographic location.

Oxley Enterprises, Inc. offers a full array of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage for you and your family.
• Life Insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability paid for by the Company.
• Supplemental coverages including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital.
• Additional Life insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
• 401k plan with various options to select based on your retirement goals.

Oxley Enterprises, Inc. is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), veteran-owned (VOSB), and woman-owned small business (WOSB) that has 26 years of experience building and delivering quality IT systems and programs. Oxley is ranked in the INC 5000 7 times (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025). Oxley is a 2019 - 2025 Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Award Winner. Oxley is Virginia Values Veterans certified.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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