Description

You'll guide government clients through obtaining and maintaining ATO certifications for their information systems, ensuring compliance with government cybersecurity standards. Your role involves monitoring security incidents, conducting risk analyses, and implementing security measures to protect government systems.

Requirements

• 7 years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst with specialization in Government System ATO support
• Strong knowledge of government regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF, 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 techniques
• 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 compliance
• Conduct security assessments and risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities and threats
• Monitor security systems, logs, and network traffic for suspicious activity
• Establish and maintain security measures like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls
• Investigate and analyze security incidents to determine cause and impact
• Develop and implement incident response plans including containment and recovery strategies