RMF Cyber Security Analyst, Senior

Nationwide IT Services•Quantico Base, VA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support programs, systems, and enclaves by implementing, monitoring, and enforcing cybersecurity policies and procedures in accordance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF). The analyst will perform day-to-day security operations, IT security control validations, configuration management, and risk assessments, ensuring that systems maintain compliance and an optimal operational security posture.

Requirements

Active Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, including DoD A&A processes, DISA STIGs, NIST SP 800-53, IA Technical Framework, and applicable DoD policies. Experience with DoD or eMASS preferred.
1+ year of experience with security tools, hardware/software security, communication protocols, and the Microsoft Office suite.
Must meet DoD 8570-M/8140-M IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Program Managers, SMEs, and ISSMs on enclave and system cybersecurity issues.
Track and report POA&Ms, RMF status, Annual Assessments, ATOs, and Continuous Monitoring activities.
Ensure documentation compliance to support ATOs, including Systems Security Plans (SSPs) and Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) packages.
Conduct security control assessments and risk evaluations to support authorizations.
Provide risk mitigation strategies and quality assurance on assessments and documentation.
Review and update cybersecurity documentation by DoD and DSS mandates.
Assist with Mission Assurance, policy development, and research on cybersecurity topics.