Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) Analyst (Job 1453)

DLH•Bethesda, MD

19h•$102,000 - $115,000

About The Position

DLH is seeking a Security Assessment & Authorization Analyst to join our team. The Security Assessment & Authorization Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) security packages and authorization documentation and working across the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle for assigned systems. You will have worked with customers to understand technologies, develop security documentation, assess vulnerabilities, document and implement security controls, manage POA&Ms, and help move solutions successfully through authorization. The ideal candidate will have experience developing ATO packages, be knowledgeable about RMF, and enjoy working across diverse teams to solve cybersecurity and compliance challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in developing and maintaining ATO security packages and helping customers with the RMF and ATO lifecycle
Experience developing clear, concise documentation describing system configuration, operations, and security controls
Prior experience with Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP) within a large government environment (FedRAMP certified) preferred
Prior experience with the RMF lifecycle and supporting customers to obtain Authority to Operate security packages
Prior experience working with security tools such as Tenable, Splunk, and GRC JCAM
Working knowledge of Federal security guidelines, standards, and control frameworks (such as NIST SP 800-53)
Relevant certifications (e.g., CGRC (CAP), CISA, CompTIA Security+, CISSP) required.
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of security standards and best practices.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong cross-team collaboration and coordination across diverse audiences and stakeholders

Responsibilities

Support the development and maintenance of ATO security packages and authorization documentation
Assess security controls to ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 requirements
Develop, manage, and update Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)
Analyze STIG and SCAP requirements to ensure document compliance
Track vulnerabilities through remediation, mitigation, and/or risk acceptance
Evaluate environmental and configuration changes to determine impacts to the security posture of assigned systems
Recommend mitigating controls and countermeasures