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Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Astrion
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Overview

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

LOCATION: Washington DC - Navy Yard

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret

CERTIFICATION: DoD 8140 IAT Level II

TRAVEL: As Needed

SALARY RANGE: Estimated $130,000 USD Annually*

  • depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst located at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC. Work for this position is onsite at Washington Navy Yard a minimum of 4 days per week.

Required Qualifications / Skills

  • A master’s degree in a relevant field and ten (10) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization; or
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization; or
  • A high school degree, or a GED, and more than twenty (20) years of relevant experience in cyber security, information system management, software development, design or authorization.
  • In depth knowledge of all steps in the RMF Process.
  • Ideal candidate has Risk Management Framework (RMF) package development knowledge and can lead efforts to bring platform technology systems through the full lifecycle of the RMF process to achieve/renew an Authorization to Operate (ATO).
  • Knowledge of DoD and DON cyber policies and procedures and/or NIST 800-53, DoDI 8500.01, and DoDI 8510.01.
  • Must be flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events.
  • Ideal candidate has demonstrated ability to assign work and manage personnel and tasks.
  • Familiar with and able to present data and recommendations to Government and Military leadership.
  • Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once.
  • Superb verbal and written communication skills.
  • Self-motivated and independent thinker with out-of-the-box ideas.
  • Leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

  • Familiarity with PEO IWS organization and systems.
  • Familiarity with the NAVSEA FAO RMF Process.
  • Working knowledge of DoD, DON, NAVSEA, and PEO cyber regulations.
  • Proficient in eMASS and eMASSter tool.

Responsibilities

  • Provide cybersecurity expertise to surface combat system program offices.
  • Lead efforts to bring Platform Information Technology systems and other systems through the full life cycle of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to achieve/renew Authority to Operate (ATO).
  • Review RMF package submission to ensure alignment with the NAVSEA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
  • Develops, coordinates, and reviews detailed Assessment & Authorization documentation in accordance with DoD Instruction 8510.01 - DoD Information Assurance Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Process (RMF).
  • Review systems scans/tests using the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC), and the Assured Content Assessment Solution (ACAS).
  • Work with the NAVSEA, PEO IWS, combat system program offices to ensure DOD/DON cybersecurity regulations and best practices are followed in the design, development, and sustainment of the integrated combat systems and weapon systems.
  • Assist in RMF package development activities as an ISSE.

Salary : $130,000

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