FedRAMP Cybersecurity Analyst (Junior) US Remote

Motorola Solutions

2d•$75,000 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

Join our team as a Cybersecurity Analyst, where you'll play a critical role in assessing and analyzing cybersecurity documentation for client information systems. You'll apply your scripting skills to develop and improve automations that streamline our assessment processes. Your work will align with FISMA, NIST RMF for Federal Civilian Agencies, RMF for DoD/DoW IT, FedRAMP, and departmental standards, with a primary focus on FedRAMP.

Requirements

Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and confidently in face-to-face and phone interactions with clients.
Basic knowledge of Cloud Computing, FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST/DoD RMF, and NIST SP 800-series publications.
Demonstrable scripting skills in at least one language (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for task automation.
Beginner knowledge of testing tools such as Nessus/ACAS, SCC, DISA STIGs/STIG Viewer.
Strong organizational, planning, and attention to detail skills.
Self-motivated with a strong technical aptitude.
Must obtain a FedRAMP required (A2LA R311) industry certification within 3 months.
High School diploma, Technical Certifications, and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Technology, or related field
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance as required by our government customers.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience in performing or participating in FISMA-based security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities.
Experience in creating and maintaining scripts for cybersecurity tools and processes, such as vulnerability scanning or compliance checks.
Proficiency in performing technical assessments using standard industry tools such as Nessus, DB Protect, Acunetix, and ACAS (for DoD).
Ability to identify and mitigate cyber security risks through formal assessment activities.
Experience and technical knowledge in security engineering, secure architecture development, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, applied cryptography, and application security.

Responsibilities

Engage directly with clients through verbal communication to perform interviews for assessments, understand their needs, and provide effective solutions.
Conduct comprehensive assessments by analyzing cybersecurity documentation and performing evidence collection, interviews, and tests to evaluate compliance with relevant standards such as FISMA, NIST RMF, and FedRAMP.
Creating scripts and utilizing scripting skills to automate repetitive tasks and improve the efficiency of security assessments, reporting, and evidence collection.
Conduct system and network vulnerability scanning and analysis using tools such as Nessus/ACAS, SCC, and DISA STIGs/STIG Viewer.
Prepare clear and accurate reports and documentation, with an emphasis on creating scripts to automate analysis and report generation.
Work independently or as part of a client delivery team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, remote environment.
Travel up to 25% for client engagements as required.