Location: Remote
Clearance: Top Secret
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview:Praescient Analytics is seeking a
Cyber Security Specialist to lead all cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities for a contract with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). You will ensure the application suite-hosted within a Government-provided
AWS IL5 cloud environment-maintains its Authorization to Operate (ATO) and strictly complies with DoD cybersecurity policies.
*U.S. Citizenship is Required*Key Responsibilities:- RMF & ATO Management: Lead the Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) process, creating and updating all required documentation to obtain and maintain a full ATO.
- System Security Planning: Develop and maintain the System Security Plan (SSP) and ensure all security-related software and hardware configuration management is documented.
- Vulnerability Remediation: Identify points of vulnerability or non-compliance and manage the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) to address relevant security controls.
- eMASS Oversight: Manage and contribute to eMASS packages by collaborating with ISSOs and ISSMs to ensure continuous compliance.
- STIG Compliance: Implement changes required to maintain compliance with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and DoD policy.
- Security Assessments: Conduct periodic technical security assessments of computing environments and perform regular reviews to ensure SSP compliance.
- Incident Response: Report security-related incidents to the ISSM and initiate protective or corrective measures when vulnerabilities are discovered.
- DevSecOps Integration: Ensure 100% of the codebase is free of High or Critical Static and Dynamic vulnerabilities prior to production pushes.
Required Qualifications:- Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- Certification: Must hold an active CISSP or CISM certification.
- Experience: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information assurance.
- Cloud Proficiency: Proven experience securing systems in cloud environments (AWS preferred).
- Framework Knowledge: Deep expertise in NIST SP 800-53 and implementing RMF processes within DoD environments.
- Technical Compliance: Experience with STIG implementation and automated security scanning.
Desired Qualifications- Direct experience utilizing eMASS for DoD accreditation.
- Expertise in DevSecOps security integration, specifically managing SAST/DAST vulnerabilities within an Agile Software Factory.
- Hands-on experience with AWS security services (IAM, KMS, CloudTrail, GuardDuty).
- Experience implementing security controls specifically within AWS IL5 / FedRAMP environments.
- Familiarity securing the OPIS technical stack, including Java-based web applications, Oracle databases, and FileNet document management.
- Knowledge of CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and independent assessment requirements.
What you can expect from us:- Real opportunity for career growth in an environment where your achievements will be celebrated
- Constant collaboration with numerous teams to ensure client success
- A team that respects and embraces your ideas and expertise
- Coworkers that are motivated by pursuing excellence, rather than the prospect of personal gain
- A workplace dedicated to supporting and bettering public safety and government agencies
Benefits:- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive, Company paid healthcare for you (We pay your premiums and deductibles)
- 401(k) with company match
- Travel & performance incentives
- 3 weeks paid time off (plus Federal Holidays)
- $5K annual training allowance
- $500 book allowance
- Tuition reimbursement program
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
US Citizenship RequiredInterested Candidates: Please forward your resume to and please visit our website to apply online at
www.praescientanalytics.applicantstack.com/x/openings. 
