Cybersecurity Analyst

Patriot, LLC

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Patriot, LLC seems a Cybersecurity Analyst with a current Active Secret Clearance to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship required (dual citizens not eligible due to federal contract requirements).
• Experience with federal government contracts, with preference for contracts under Homeland Security.
• 7+ years of experience in security compliance, vulnerability management, or related cybersecurity field.
• 4+ years of experience with: Managing and tracking POA&Ms within government contracting environments.
• Federal security frameworks, policies, and requirements (e.g., FISMA, NIST RMF).
• Vulnerability management processes and tools.
• Risk management activities, including conducting risk assessments and risk analysis.
• Collaboration with technical teams to address findings and implement compliance solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare compliance documentation and reports.
• Candidates must reside within a commutable distance for daily onsite work and meet recall/on-call requirements in a 24x7x365 environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for security compliance activities, collaborating with stakeholders to track and resolve security concerns.
• Manage and maintain POA&Ms, ensuring timely remediation of findings and alignment with government and contract requirements.
• Support vulnerability management efforts, including running security scans and reviewing scan results, tracking remediation activities, and verifying closure of findings.
• Conduct risk management activities including risk assessments, risk analysis, and documentation of risk mitigation strategies.
• Conduct compliance reviews to ensure systems adhere to federal regulations, contract requirements, and applicable frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF).
• Assist in preparing and maintaining security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), assessment reports, and risk analyses.
• Collaborate with technical teams across disciplines to validate security controls, provide compliance guidance, and ensure mission success.
• Participate in incident response and after-action reviews, documenting lessons learned and compliance impacts.
• Develop and deliver compliance reports and metrics for leadership, federal stakeholders, and auditors.
• Contribute to security awareness and training initiatives to promote compliance across operational teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed