RMF Cyber Security Analyst Senior

About the role

SAIC is seeking a RMF Cyber Security Analyst Senior to support a transformational infrastructure program for the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA). This role will provide support for a program, organization, system, or enclave, including proposing, coordinating, implementing, and enforcing cybersecurity policies, standards, and methodologies. The position involves maintaining operational security posture, performing IT security control assessments, and managing configuration for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.

Duties

• Interface with Project/Program Managers, Subject Matter Experts (SME), and Information System Security Managers (ISSM) on Major Application/General Enclave issues and updates
• Drive the 7 steps of the RMF lifecycle (Prepare, Categorize, Select, Implement, Assess, Authorize, and Monitor)
• Create and maintain security packages in eMASS
• Review vulnerability scan results (using tools like ACAS or Nessus) and coordinate remediation
• Act as a bridge between technical engineers, Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), and executive leadership
• Track and report on Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) items; RMF Status, Annual Assessments, Authority to Operate (ATO), and Continuous Monitoring actions
• Responsible for documentation compliance and review to ensure programs receive ATOs for multiple systems
• Prepare briefs and A&A documents for approval in support of RMF reporting and policy development
• Perform ISSO Type duties as defined in DoD 8510 & 8500
• Provide risk mitigation strategies
• Perform quality checks on POA&Ms, risk assessments, and documentation
• Conduct security control and risk assessments to support authorizations
• Review existing documentation bi-annually for accuracy and relevance to current DoD and DCSA mandates
• Assist with research on cybersecurity items of interest
• Perform other duties as related to risk management, communication, and assessments

Qualifications

• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems Management, Cyber Security, or a related field (additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• Five (5) or more years of hands-on technical Cyber Security Experience
• Knowledge with DISA Security Technical Information Guides, DoD A&A Process, NIST SP 800-53, IA Technical Framework, and applicable DoD Cyber Security/Risk Management policies (must have DoD or eMASS experience)
• At least one (1) year of knowledge of current security tools, hardware/software security implementation, communication protocols, and Microsoft Office suite
• Must meet DoD 8570-M/8140-M IAT Level II

Pay

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000.