Description

You'll guide government clients through obtaining and maintaining ATO certifications for their information systems, ensuring compliance with government cybersecurity standards. You'll monitor security incidents, conduct risk analyses, and collaborate with teams to implement security measures. Your role helps federal agencies strengthen their cybersecurity posture and advance their missions.

Requirements

• 7 years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst with specialization in Government System ATO support
• Strong experience in government regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP)
• Experience achieving and maintaining ATO for cloud services from IL5 to IL6+ on NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS
• Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components
• Proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis
• Expertise with government ATO assessment tools, vulnerability scanning tools, and intrusion detection/prevention systems
• CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with government clients to understand system architectures and security requirements for ATO status
• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses for government system compliance
• Monitor security systems, logs, and network traffic for suspicious activity
• Establish and maintain government-aligned security measures like firewalls and intrusion detection systems
• Investigate and analyze security incidents
• Develop and implement incident response plans