RMF Cybersecurity Analyst - TS/SCI with CI Poly at A1M Solutions

Sterling, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Defense, Government, IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

High School Diploma and 10+ years of experience / Associate's Degree and 8+ years of experience / Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of experience / Master's Degree and 4+ years of experience / PhD and 2+ years of experience
Minimum of 3 years IC (SCI) RMF Assessment and Authorization (A&A) experience and ability to describe differences between collateral and SCI authorization requirements as they apply to DoD and IC instructions and guidelines
Ability to speak to 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
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance with the ability to obtain a counter-intelligence polygraph

Responsibilities

Ensure IT engineering solutions meet highest security standards, adhere to applicable standards, guidelines, and mandates
Provide all appropriate documentation for Body of Evidence (BoE) to CISO and AO to justify issuing Authority to Operate (ATO)
Act as appointed Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for IC cyber systems developed by the engineering team
Report, document, and brief status of systems under development to assure progression through DIA RMF to satisfaction of ISSM or senior government leadership
Provide clear justification for satisfaction of all applicable security controls per IC, AO, or NIST 800-53 (Rev 4/5)
Author System Security Plans (SSP) and System Security Test Plans (SSTP)
Conduct self-assessments of all systems under development
Analyze security controls and impact of changes to the environment
Prepare for and assist with formal risk assessments by AO-designated Security Control Assessors (SCA), acting as member of security assessment test team
Ensure remediation of findings assigned to engineering as documented in Security Assessment Report (SAR) and Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M)
Document and defend reasoning for waivers or non-standard remediation solutions for specific security controls
Assist with transition of systems granted ATO to Operations branch and assignment of operations ISSO
Research remediation options for vulnerabilities in systems under development or in production under ATO

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RMFISSONIST-800-53SSPSSTPATOBoESARPOA&MSecurity ControlsSCA

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location requirement for this RMF Cybersecurity Analyst role?

The position is on-site in Annapolis Junction, MD, or Sterling, VA.

What experience and education are required for this position?

Requirements include High School with 10+ years, Associate's with 8+ years, Bachelor's with 6+ years, Master's with 4+ years, or PhD with 2+ years of experience. Minimum 3 years IC (SCI) RMF A&A experience and 1 year hands-on with Xacta are also required.

What key skills are needed for the RMF Cybersecurity Analyst role?

Candidates need the ability to describe differences between collateral and SCI authorization requirements, speak to the intent of NIST 800-53 security controls, and possess excellent oral and technical writing skills.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this RMF Cybersecurity Analyst position?

Strong candidates will have at least 3 years of IC (SCI) RMF A&A experience, 1 year with Xacta, deep knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls, and excellent communication skills, plus the ability to work independently.

A1M Solutions

Design and data support for government healthcare

About A1M Solutions

A1M Solutions specializes in providing design, data, and policy-informed support for government healthcare programs, with a focus on serving disadvantaged populations. The company leverages expertise in government healthcare programs, data analysis, and policy/legislation to design effective business strategies and enhance digital service delivery, utilizing agile research and insights to untangle complex problems and generate thoughtful solutions.

Chico, CA, USAHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Consulting, Social ImpactIndustries

11-50Employees