Security Analyst​/RMF SME

Job Title: Security Analyst / RMF SME (Contingent Upon Award)
Hiring Company: Diligent Consulting Inc.
Client: Government Publishing Office (GPO)
Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid/On-site)
Remote: Need to be within commuting distance of GPO HQ office in D.C. for monthly and ad hoc meetings.
Clearance: Public Trust or ability to obtain (higher clearance may be required)
Estimated Period of Performance: September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2029

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Diligent Consulting Inc. is seeking an experienced Security Analyst to support the Government Publishing Office (GPO) as part of the agency’s Sec Dev Ops  Program — a cybersecurity modernization initiative designed to strengthen the enterprise security posture through the adoption of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA),
CI/CD
, and secure Dev Ops practices.

This program plays a critical role in advancing GPO’s mission to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its digital platforms, systems, and services. The Security Analyst will perform real-time security event triage and response based on telemetry from GPO's cybersecurity platforms and systems.

• Serve as a Security Analyst supporting the GPO’s Sec Dev Ops  cybersecurity mission.
• Investigate security alerts and perform initial and in-depth triage.
• Escalate confirmed incidents based on severity, scope, and organizational impact.
• Correlate security events and telemetry across various platforms and tools.
• Contribute to incident documentation, including After-Action Reports (AARs) and lessons learned.
• Support response activities in alignment with GPO’s cybersecurity frameworks and SOPs.
• Collaborate with cyber engineers, developers, and IT operations staff to improve detection and response mechanisms.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant technical experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or related domains.ion>
• Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms, log analysis, and incident response processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance (and higher, as required).

• Prior experience supporting federal government or public sector clients.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53
  , RMF, or Zero Trust principles.
• Industry certifications such as Security+,
  CySA+,
  GCIA
  , or equivalent.

Diligent Consulting Inc. is a trusted provider of IT and cybersecurity services to federal clients. Our teams work on high-impact, mission-critical programs that shape the future of digital government. As a Security Analyst with us, you’ll contribute to protecting vital national information systems while growing your cybersecurity expertise in a dynamic, collaborative environment.