Compliance Analyst

About the Role

The Compliance Analyst is responsible for completing and maintaining system security plans (SSP) for new and existing systems, documented in the Governance, Risk, Compliance tool. This role requires close coordination with IT project teams, tech leads, business and enterprise security representatives, and product owners to establish and maintain processes, security controls, identify vulnerabilities, and coordinate remediation plans. Compliance Analysts are assigned to DTMB development projects and may consult on Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) procurement phase projects. For COTS implementation phase projects, they are typically listed as resources to navigate SSP/Authority to Operate (ATO) activities supporting security requirements to Go Live.

Responsibilities

• Create SSPs in collaboration with Automation Managers, System Owners, System Security Administrators, and project teams for new applications, aligning with the Secure Application Development Life Cycle and Security Accreditation Process.
• Maintain SSPs for existing applications requiring ATO and those undergoing software or hardware enhancements.
• Collaborate with business representatives to establish system registration.
• Lead and identify security testing and system scanning requirements.
• Perform risk assessments and provide responses for security controls.
• Continuously monitor plans of action, milestones, and corrective action plans related to SSPs in collaboration with the Enterprise Information Management office.
• Validate SSPs to ensure NIST control requirements are met.
• Author recommendations for improving security posture in accordance with SOM Policies, Standards, and Procedures, and NIST controls.
• Lead team members and vendors in proper artifact collection to satisfy assessment requirements.
• Coordinate scanning and enterprise activities with tech leads and business areas.
• Lead the system Data Classifications portion of the SSP/ATO process.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of experience in the field or a related area, with knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures.
• A bachelor's degree or higher with 21 semester (32 term) credits in computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, or mathematics; or an associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in the same fields; and at least two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician.
• A high school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician.
• If applicable, attach a copy of your official transcripts.
• IT Certification (alternative qualification).

Benefits

• Supplemental benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure (contributions typically allowed within 30 days of starting).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program and access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses, books, and seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks for associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for benefits and resources, including a certified Career Coach.