Senior Information Systems Security Analyst

We are looking for a Senior Information Systems Security Analyst to join our team supporting an important US government agency in the National Capital Region. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team responsible for IT Security Risk and Compliance support by providing direct support to the Information System Security and Privacy Officer (ISSPO) in managing and documenting the ongoing security posture of the agency. The Senior Information Systems Security Analyst will support IT management with control assessment, development, and maintenance, and risk assessment and response development.
This role requires on-site work in Washington, D.C. 2 days per week.
Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain IT security controls per NIST SP 800-53 and Agency Security Policy standards.
• Collect and validate control implementation statements from subject matter experts.
• Consult with experts to ensure work instructions align with agency security standards.
• Conduct risk assessments for security issues and propose resolutions.
• Document and communicate control deficiencies for POA&M consideration.
• Support Continuous Security Monitoring for compliance with agency Security Policy
• Assist in developing security policies, ensuring compliance, and updating documentation.
• Conduct security reviews for changes impacting hardware, software, baselines, connections, or applications.
• Review and assess POA&M outputs, recommending additional work or closure.
• Support IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance activities, including standards management.
• Provide information for status reports, briefings, schedules, and project plans in written and oral form.

• Undergraduate degree with nine years, or Graduate degree with seven years of IT control or IT security experience in a technical environment with a variety of IT systems
• One or more current Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, Security+)

• Experience with NIST Risk Management and Cybersecurity Framework, FISMA, NIST 800-53, and IT control processes.
• Familiarity with GRC frameworks/tools (RSAM, CSAM) and SA&A tools (Xacta).
• Knowledge of cyber-attack patterns, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures.
• Ability to adapt security processes/tools to evolving landscapes and risk scenarios.
• Understanding of PKI, encryption, hashing techniques, and OMB circulars A-123, A-130.
• Fluency in spoken/written English for technical content, with strong communication skills.
• High-quality deliverables with minimal edits, quick review, and feedback on federal security doctrine.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, outstanding customer service skills.
• Document processes, explain complex policies in simple terms.
• Stays updated on IT trends, security standards, excellent analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• A solid understanding of IT security controls, tools, and concepts.
• Experience working in a technical environment with IT platforms such as Microsoft Office 365, Azure, Cisco, Oracle, etc. is also desired.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Profit sharing distributed twice a year
• 15 days of paid time off and 10 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health and dental benefits
• Opportunity to work with other talented technical professionals

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