ISSO​/RMF Cybersecurity Analyst

Information Technology Careers Remote , Remote,United States

This position requires a deep understanding of federal cybersecurity policies, NIST Special Publications (specifically NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53), and hands-on experience managing security controls. The ISSO will collaborate closely with system administrators, software developers, and government authorizing officials to identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and maintain robust system defenses. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the Gov Con industry.

In accordance with established cybersecurity performance standards, the ISSO / RMF Cybersecurity Analyst will perform the following duties:

• Lead the system categorization, security control selection, implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring processes across the RMF lifecycle.
• Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive Security Authorization Packages, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and continuous monitoring plans.
• Utilise government systems of record (e.g., Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service - eMASS) to document and track compliance packages.

• Coordinate and conduct regular vulnerability scans using automated tools (e.g., ACAS, Nessus, SCAP Compliance Checker).
• Analyze scan results, coordinate with technical teams to remediate vulnerabilities, and document necessary exceptions or POA&Ms.
• Review Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs) to ensure secure system configurations.
• Monitor and assess security controls on an ongoing basis to ensure they remain effective over time in a dynamic operational environment.
• Assist with the identification, investigation, and reporting of security incidents or anomalies in accordance with established reporting procedures.
• Ensure log management, system auditing, and boundary protections are maintained in compliance with federal guidelines.

• Act as the primary cybersecurity advisor to technical development, systems engineering, and management teams.
• Ensure that new software features, infrastructure changes, and system updates are designed and implemented with security-by-design principles.
• Support the planning and execution of security control assessments (SCAs) conducted by external assessment teams.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (equivalent professional experience may be considered).
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or IT compliance.
  • 3+ years of direct, hands‑on experience guiding systems through the RMF process (Steps 1 through
    7) to successful ATO determinations.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Deep working knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and CNSSI 1253.
  • Direct experience using automated vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, ACAS, SCC).
  • Proven experience managing and navigating security control databases (such as eMASS).
  • Solid understanding of operating system security configurations (Windows, Linux) and network security architectures.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong technical writing skills with demonstrated ability to produce clear, structured compliance documentation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and authorizing officials.

• Experience with cloud security compliance models (e.g., FedRAMP, AWS Gov Cloud, Azure Government).
• Familiarity with secure software development principles, Dev Sec Ops  pipelines, and container security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience implementing Section 508 accessibility standards within cybersecurity practices.
• Experience supporting defense contract execution or secure federal program architectures.

To meet federal cybersecurity and technical baseline requirements, candidates must possess or be willing to obtain:

Active DoD 8570.01-M / DoD 8140 Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II certification (or higher). Acceptable certifications include:

• Certified Authorization Professional (CAP / CGRC) (highly preferred)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• GIAC Security Leadership (GSLC)

Due to the secure nature of the enterprise environment and associated federal mandates:

• Minimum Clearance to Start:
  Public Trust or Favorably Adjudicated Secret Clearance
• Compliance:
  Must strictly adhere to government cybersecurity policies, operations security (OPSEC) rules, and secure system access regulations.

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