Cybersecurity & Accreditation Specialist with Security Clearance

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Cybersecurity & Accreditation Specialist Command Post Technologies, Inc. Cybersecurity & Accreditation Specialist Suffolk, VA Description Command Post Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity & Accreditation Specialist to eliminate accreditation bottlenecks for the Joint Staff J7 JTSD. This role is located in Suffolk, VA with hybrid flexibility. You will own the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) lifecycle, maintaining audit-ready packages in eMASS to achieve and maintain Authorizations to Operate (ATOs) for all JWCC Azure environments. As a Cybersecurity & Accreditation Specialist your duties will include the following, but are not limited to:

• Manage end-to-end RMF package execution (Steps 1–6) in eMASS for systems migrating to Azure Government (IL5/IL6).
• Author System Security Plans (SSP), Continuous Monitoring Plans, Security Assessment Reports, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Assess and validate NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 security controls, DISA Cloud Computing SRG requirements, and applicable STIG baselines.
• Liaise directly with Primary Government Project Leads, Division ISSMs, and Security Control Assessor (SCA) representatives to defend security packages.
• Translate DoD Zero Trust mandate requirements into verifiable security controls within the RMF boundary. Requirements
• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field, plus 7+ years of dedicated DoD cybersecurity and accreditation experience.
• Extensive, hands-on experience authoring and managing packages in the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) to successful ATO awards.
• Deep working command of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, and DoD Instruction 8510.01 (RMF).
• Current DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level II certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or CAP/CGRC).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Direct experience developing RMF authorization packages for systems hosted in Azure Government (IL5) or Azure Secret (IL6), leveraging FedRAMP High and DISA Provisional Authorizations (PAs).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps accreditation pathways, automated compliance evidence generation, and DoD Continuous ATO concepts.
• Demonstrated experience translating DoD Zero Trust Reference Architecture requirements into eMASS control implementation statements.
• Prior experience supporting Joint Staff, Combatant Command, or Army/Navy cyber accreditation workflows.
• Strong technical documentation, briefing, and reporting experience About us: We are Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT). CPT is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), providing engineering services in the areas of Cyber Security, Software Development, Test & Evaluation, and Strategic Planning. CPT employees appreciate working in a caring environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance. As individuals, we come together as a team, supporting a culture rooted in our core principles of integrity, determination, and innovation. In all of CPT’s collaboration efforts, our team prioritizes communication, accountability, and being resourceful in order to maximize efficiency and results. What’s In It for You
• Great health benefits (for more info contact us directly)
• Leadership training
• 401k with generous company matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible hours
• Work/Life balance
• Rewards and recognition
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave

Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2008 and headquartered in Suffolk, VA with personnel in various states including Virginia, Maryland, Florida, and Texas. With 2/3 of our staff being former military, CPT firmly believes in employing veterans. Command Post Technologies, Inc. is a unique provider of innovative solutions that enhance our corporate clients’ productivity and empower our government clients with the ability to protect against all enemies: foreign and domestic. CPT adapts its successful military experiential approach to the needs of leaders in a global business environment and provides an elite leadership curriculum that results in a world-class, leadership-altering event. Command Post Technologies Inc. (CPT) is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. We take Affirmative Action to ensure equal opportunities for employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. We abide by the

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision and will refrain from discharging or otherwise discriminating against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants. An exception exists where the employee or applicant makes the disclosure based on information obtained while performing his or her essential job functions.