Cyber Security Analyst - RMF in MacDill AFB, Florida

Cyber Security Analyst (ISSO)

Trace Systems is seeking an experienced ISSO - RMF Analyst to support a global transport network supporting the US Special Operations Command and mission partners. This role supports critical communications infrastructure and will require shift work. The ISSO will provide ISSO and RMF support for enterprise, tactical, and transport network infrastructures supporting mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Support 24/7/365 cybersecurity operations and compliance activities in support of mission-critical systems and global operations.
• Monitor, assess, and maintain the cybersecurity posture of information systems across classified and unclassified environments.
• Support RMF activities throughout the system lifecycle, including system categorization, control implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
• Work closely with system administrators, network engineers, cybersecurity teams, government stakeholders, and OEM partners to ensure systems remain secure, compliant, and operationally available.
• Perform root-cause analysis of cybersecurity incidents, vulnerabilities, compliance deficiencies, and operational disruptions while documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and update Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages, security documentation, System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), POA&Ms, and related RMF artifacts.
• Support implementation and validation of NIST 800-53 security controls, DISA STIGs, Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and other cybersecurity requirements.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, security reviews, compliance audits, and risk assessments to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
• Prepare and deliver cybersecurity status reports, risk assessments, compliance summaries, outage summaries, and executive briefings to customer leadership.
• Provide cybersecurity guidance and technical assistance to users operating from headquarters, regional hubs, remote sites, and forward-deployed locations.
• Participate in system upgrades, technology refresh efforts, patch management activities, and configuration management processes to maintain secure system operations.
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation, architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures, security baselines, and knowledge management repositories.
• Coordinate activities with engineering teams, cybersecurity personnel, logistics support teams, and program management staff to ensure mission success.
• Support Information Assurance (IA), Risk Management Framework (RMF), Continuous Monitoring (Con Mon), vulnerability management, and cybersecurity compliance activities.
• Utilize eMASS, ACAS, HBSS/ESS, SCAP, and other cybersecurity tools to track system compliance, vulnerabilities, and remediation efforts.
• Assist with security architecture reviews, system accreditation activities, risk mitigation planning, and modernization initiatives supporting customer objectives.
• Support incident response activities, forensic investigations, corrective action planning, and cybersecurity reporting requirements as required.
• Support occasional travel requirements, site surveys, security inspections, compliance assessments, and field cybersecurity support activities as required.

Qualifications include:

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Top Secret w/ SCI Eligibility clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.
• DoDM 8140.03 (511 / Intermediate) for an applicable Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Security Control Assessment, or RMF-related work role (Education, DoD Military/Training, Certification, or a combination thereof), as defined by the applicable contract.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related technical field OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE, CEH(P), GMON, GRID, Cloud+, FITSP-O, GCED, GDSA, GSEC, Pen Test+, or other approved cybersecurity certifications.
• Ability to travel worldwide, including to remote or austere locations. Individual trips may extend up to two…