Senior Associate - Senior Network Security Engineer

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship

Blake Willson Group (BWG) is a fast-growing firm delivering comprehensive professional services and technology solutions to Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Blake Willson Group has grown rapidly since its inception, securing consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious honor designated for America’s most successful companies. We are internationally recognized for quality management practices and nationally recognized as a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training provider.

Built on our foundational values of Service to Others, Leadership, Diversity, Dependability, Integrity, and Grit, BWG commits to harnessing technology to improve financial stewardship for the welfare, defense, and security of our nation. Members of the Blake Willson Group team are passionate and enthusiastic, working towards a common goal of exceptional client support.

Job Location: 

This role will be 100% remote.

Clearance:

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Job Description:

In this position as a Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessor, you will support the implementation and evaluation of security controls across a federal client’s information systems. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with FISMA, FITARA, and the principles of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), while aligning with NIST and CNSS standards. In this position, you will also:

• Lead project initiation meetings with stakeholders to define objectives, scope, and timelines in alignment with FISMA requirements.
• Develop and refine Control Assessment Plans (CAPs), including system boundaries, testing methodologies, sampling strategies, and assessment schedules.
• Create and manage Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to track milestones, resources, and timelines.
• Conduct comprehensive Security Controls Assessments by reviewing policies, procedures, and control frameworks.
• Perform stakeholder interviews and walkthroughs to validate control implementation and effectiveness.
• Execute control testing and technical assessments to verify operating effectiveness and consistency across systems.
• Analyze assessment data to identify vulnerabilities, control deficiencies, and non-compliance issues.
• Evaluate the impact of findings on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Assess security controls against FITARA requirements and identify gaps or areas for improvement.
• Develop and present Security Risk Threat Matrices (SRTM) with severity ratings, likelihood, impact, and mitigation strategies.
• Provide actionable recommendations to address deficiencies and enhance security posture in alignment with ZTA principles.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive Security Assessment Reports (SARs), including executive summaries and prioritized findings.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on remediation efforts and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.
• Document assessment results in CSAM, including CAPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and related artifacts.
• Conduct executive briefings to present findings, status updates, and next steps.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience conducting RMF assessments in federal environments (DoD, IC, or civilian agencies).
• 3 years of experience working with NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2, FISMA, CNSS, and FITARA.
• 2 years of experience working with Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM) tools.

Desired Skills:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CAP, CISM, or CISA.
• Experience working with USDA or other federal agencies.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and SDLC integration.
• Familiarity with cloud security frameworks and FedRAMP.
• Experience with automated assessment tools and vulnerability scanners.
• Understanding of FITARA scorecard metrics and reporting.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $100,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training & certification benefits, health & wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work anticipated for this role. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Blake Willson Group reserves the right to modify, assign, or add job-related responsibilities as necessary. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals to perform essential job functions.

Blake Willson Group is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and harassment-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws to ensure a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 202-381-0603, Ext. 3.

Blake Willson Group participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to verify authorization to work in the United States.