RMF Cybersecurity Analyst (15.43)

OCT Consulting, LLC

$90K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • 3-5 years experience in federal information security or RMF implementation.
  • Knowledge of NIST SP 800 series and FIPS standards.
  • Experience with FISMA compliance and reporting for federal agencies.
  • Proficiency in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms.
  • Strong technical writing skills for accurate security documentation.
  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Assist ISSO/SSPO in managing information security compliance with CIPSEA.
  • Support Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) activities across various hosting solutions.
  • Develop and track Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for vulnerabilities.
  • Prepare and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) per NIST standards.
  • Conduct and document Risk Assessment Reports (RARs) following agency policies.
  • Prepare FISMA compliance reports for DHS and OMB; identify gaps in security practices.
  • Coordinate with security and technical teams for stakeholder support.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • 401K retirement plan with 3% employer contributions.
  • Paid Time Off and standard government holidays.
  • Life insurance and disability benefits.
  • Training benefits for professional development.
Full Job Description
OCT currently has an opening for an RMF Cybersecurity Analyst to work with a federal client. The analyst will support the Information Systems Security Officer / Systems Security and Privacy Officer (ISSO/SSPO) in executing Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance, Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) activities, and information security governance across a complex federal health statistics environment. This position is contingent upon contract award. Day-to-day responsibilities include: • Assist the ISSO/SSPO in interfacing with federal staff, contractors, and business partners to execute information security aspects of the agency's CIPSEA obligations, IT modernization, and cloud migration efforts. • Support Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) activities including agency-hosted, contractor-hosted, cloud-hosted, and FedRAMP SA&As; assist with interpretation of regulations and policy guidance. • Develop, track, and update Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for identified vulnerabilities and risks; report remediation status monthly. • Prepare and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) in accordance with NIST SP 800-18 and NIST SP 800-53. • Conduct and document Risk Assessment Reports (RARs) consistent with NIST SP 800-30 and applicable agency policies. • Support FISMA reporting to the Department of Homeland Security and OMB; prepare gap reports of agency practices against evolving federal, HHS, and agency requirements. • Assist with Privacy Threshold Analyses (PTAs) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) in accordance with HHS policy and OMB M-03-22. • Prepare weekly project management/status reports and monthly RMF status reports for the COR and Program POC. • Develop and maintain reusable templates, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process documentation (e.g., SSP templates, risk assessment templates, process flow diagrams). • Coordinate with agency Security, Business, and Technical Stewards; provide stakeholder advisory support and training as required. • Support EPLC security reviews, IT acquisition security reviews, and security governance coordination activities. • Assist in applying CIPSEA oversight in coordination with the agency Confidentiality Officer. • Maintain compliance with all agency security training requirements including annual Security Awareness Training (SAT) and role-based training (RBT). Requirements • Must be a U.S. Citizen. • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in federal information security, RMF implementation, or cybersecurity compliance. • Demonstrated experience with NIST SP 800-37, 800-30, 800-53/53A, 800-60, and FIPS 199/200. • Experience supporting FISMA compliance and reporting activities for a federal civilian agency. • Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining SA&A documentation artifacts (SSPs, RARs, POA&Ms, Contingency Plans). • Proficiency with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms such as Archer or comparable tools. • Strong technical writing skills sufficient to independently produce clear, accurate, and professionally formatted security and compliance documentation. • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). • Ability to obtain a Public Trust (Moderate Risk - Level 5 or higher) background investigation; an HSPD-12/PIV card will be required for facility and network access. • Work will be performed primarily at the agency facility in Hyattsville, MD, with authorized telework on a situational basis. Must be able to commute to the Hyattsville, MD location. Preferred Qualifications: • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or equivalent certification. • Experience supporting HHS or other Federal civilian agency environments. • Experience with CIPSEA, Privacy Act compliance, and handling of sensitive health statistics data. • Familiarity with FedRAMP authorization activities and cloud migration security governance. • Experience with continuous monitoring programs and vulnerability remediation in federal environments. Benefits OCT offers competitive compensation packages and a full suite of benefits which includes: • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance • Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions of the employee's gross salary • Paid Time Off and Standard Government Holidays • Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits • Training Benefits Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 yearly commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

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