RMF Cybersecurity Analyst- TS/SCI

General Dynamics • Annapolis Junction, MD

380d • $119,000 - $161,000

About The Position

The RMF Cybersecurity Analyst position at General Dynamics Information Technology involves supporting government activities by ensuring IT engineering solutions meet high security standards. The role requires acting as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for cyber systems, managing documentation for security compliance, and facilitating the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to secure Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals. The analyst will also conduct assessments, author security plans, and collaborate with engineering teams to address security vulnerabilities.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI poly.
• Bachelor of Science Degree or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of related experience in cybersecurity and RMF.
• DoD 8570 Information Assurance (Technical) IAT Level II certification compliance.
• Minimum 3 years of IC (SCI) RMF Assessment and Authorization (A&A) experience.
• Ability to articulate the intent of all NIST 800-53 security controls.
• Minimum 1 year hands-on experience with the Xacta application.
• Excellent oral and technical writing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with technical writing in cybersecurity documentation.
• Familiarity with DoD instructions and guidelines regarding collateral and SCI authorization requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as an appointed Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for IC cyber systems.
• Report, document, and brief the status of systems under development.
• Provide justification for security control implementation as specified by the IC, AO, or NIST-800-53.
• Author System Security Plans (SSP) and System Security Test Plans (SSTP).
• Conduct self-assessments of all systems under development.
• Analyze security controls and assess the impact of changes to the environment.
• Prepare for and assist with formal risk assessments conducted by designated Security Control Assessors (SCA).
• Ensure remediation of findings documented in the Security Assessment Report (SAR) and its Plan of Actions and Milestones (PO&AM).
• Document and defend reasoning for waivers or non-standard remediation solutions.
• Assist with the transition of systems granted an ATO to the Operations branch.

Benefits

• Paid jury duty
• Health savings account
• Internal mobility program
• AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees