Cybersecurity Analyst

Illumination Works LLC• US,

6d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support the cybersecurity posture of mission-critical finance-related systems. This role will assist the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) with Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance, Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity audit readiness. The successful candidate will work closely with cybersecurity, engineering, and Government stakeholders to maintain security documentation, monitor system compliance, and support recurring security assessments and audits.

Requirements

Must possess or be willing to obtain quickly a Security+ certification
Must hold active Secret clearance (this requires US Citizenship)
Familiarity with DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-53, or related cybersecurity compliance frameworks
Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, network security, operating systems, encryption, authentication, and common security tools
Experience supporting day-to-day cybersecurity operations in enterprise IT environments
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Must have excellent interpersonal skills
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or comparable academic discipline
1+ year experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or related roles
Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screen

Nice To Haves

Practical understanding of the vulnerability management lifecycle
Experience using ACAS, Tenable, or similar vulnerability management tools
Experience using eMASS or other RMF documentation management tools
Experience supporting FISCAM, FIAR, or other Federal audit activities
Experience supporting DoD or U.S. Air Force systems

Responsibilities

Support the ISSO in maintaining the appropriate information assurance posture and preparing for cybersecurity compliance audits, like FISCAM
Assist with development and maintenance of RMF documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and security assessment artifacts.
Assist with validating security controls for systems, applications, and cloud-based services
Support continuous monitoring activities and security compliance reporting
Review vulnerability scan results, track remediation activities, and assist with corrective action planning
Analyze threats and implement best practice methodologies for incident detection, reporting, and vulnerability remediation
Support enforcing information systems security policies, standards, and methodologies
Maintain operational security posture for information systems
Support change management for security-relevant software, hardware, and firmware