Security/ATO Automation Engineer

SkyePoint Decisions, Inc.

. Design and implement automation supporting customer authorization activities by integrating security evidence, assessment results, workflow status, policy checks, and decision-support information into traceable ATO processes .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automating authorization workflows and evidence collection, utilizing technologies such as Python and REST APIs. Proficient in security assessment processes, governance-risk-compliance workflows, and maintaining traceability in compliance activities.

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Automation Of WorkflowCISSP CertificationRMF/ATO ProcessesSecurity Assessment EvidencePython Scripting

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Hard Skills

Automation DevelopmentEvidence CollectionData ValidationReporting CapabilitiesSecurity Controls KnowledgeCompliance AutomationWorkflow IntegrationDecision-Support ViewsAutomated TestingConfiguration Documentation

Soft Skills

CollaborationAnalytical ThinkingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceGitLabAWSREST APIsSecurity ScanningSBOM Data

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPPublic Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

GRC WorkflowsNIST RMFNIST SP 800-53ATO AutomationGovernment Authorization Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement automation supporting customer authorization activities by integrating security evidence, assessment results, workflow status, policy checks, and decision-support information into traceable ATO processes
Analyze authorization workflows, evidence requirements, assessment activities, control data, approvals, and recurring manual steps to identify automation opportunities
Develop automated evidence collection, validation, normalization, routing, status tracking, and reporting capabilities using customer-approved technologies
Integrate ATO automation with security scanning, SBOM/SCA, vulnerability, workflow, data, repository, and system-of-record capabilities
Implement rules and policy checks supporting consistent assessment and authorization workflows without replacing Government decision authority
Develop dashboards and decision-support views exposing evidence status, findings, dependencies, exceptions, and readiness information
Collaborate with security, development, platform, integration, data, and Government stakeholders to validate automation logic and maintain traceability
Develop automated tests, configuration documentation, runbooks, ADRs, change documentation, and release artifacts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Engineering, or related field; with 10+ years of experience
Senior industry professional certification such as CISSP
Experience with RMF/ATO processes, security assessment/evidence activities, governance-risk-compliance workflows, or comparable security authorization functions
Demonstrated ability to automate workflow, evidence, data, reporting, or compliance activities through software, scripting, APIs, or approved platforms
Working knowledge of security controls, assessment evidence, vulnerability/security findings, traceability, and Government authorization processes
Ability to obtain a 6c Public Trust
At least an active Secret clearance is highly preferred
U.S. Citizenship is required
Preferred: NIST RMF and NIST SP 800-53 concepts
Preferred: ATO/evidence automation
Preferred: GRC or assessment workflow platforms
Preferred: Python or comparable scripting
Preferred: REST APIs
Preferred: Security scanning/SBOM data
Preferred: Jira/Confluence/GitLab
Preferred: AWS

Benefits

Comp & perks

Certification incentive program
PTO
Floating federal holiday options
HMO insurance options
High Deductible health plans with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Full Dental Plans
Vision insurance
Short-term/long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) match
Flexible work environment
Professional development recognition and rewards for obtaining new certifications
Work flexibility supporting work-life balance