Our client, a growing Federal Integrator, is looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst for the Cyber Solutions Practice out of Arlington, VA and support our federal customer site located in Washington, DC. This is a hybrid role, must be available to go in-person 2 times a month and requires US Citizenship, ability to undergo an extensive background check and ability to obtain a Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Support the cybersecurity program for a Federal customer and suggest improvements to their program and/or ways to make it more efficient/effective.
• Engage with Federal and Contractor ISSOs and other system stakeholders (e.g. SO, AO, etc.) developing relationships with them to support continuous monitoring efforts like POA&M management, monthly privileged user account reviews, reviewing monthly continuous monitoring reports, and working directly with ISSOs to remove barriers and escalate risks and issues.
• Update risk assessments for cloud systems.
• Conduct security control assessments and debrief customers on findings/recommendations.
• Work closely with the other team members to assist with tasks and duties as needed.
• Develop a deep understanding of the customers policies, procedures and practices.
• Actively participate in customer and internal meetings discussing project status, risks, issues and opportunities.
• Keep abreast with Federal initiatives from CISA and others that could impact the customers security program and develop recommendations.
• Meet with our team (Arlington, VA) and/or the customer (Washington DC) in person up to two times a month.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or total of 9 years minimum experience with a HS diploma).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with FISMA, Risk Management Framework (RMF) and related NIST publications, including latest revisions (e.g. NIST 800-53&53A rev 5).
• Demonstrated experience conducting security control assessments on Federal information systems.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks based on an established project plan and escalate issues in advance any risks to project schedules.
• Superior interpersonal skills and desire to develop customer relationships and engage with stakeholders.
• Be able to effectively work as team player with other contractors, Federal employees and our team to support the customer.
• At least one relevant technical certification.
• This position requires a Public Trust badge and or clearance that requires an extensive background and credit check.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with CSAM or similar GRC tool.
• Knowledge of FedRAMP and working on external cloud and hybrid systems.
• Experience conducting risk assessments.
• GSEC, GSNA, GCCC, Open FAIR Risk Management or CISSP certification.