Cybersecurity Analyst - Intermediate

Paylocity; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

PTO

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

MBL Technologies is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst to support cybersecurity architecture, engineering, risk management, and authorization activities for a federal client. The role collaborates with government stakeholders to ensure systems meet federal cybersecurity requirements and maintain a strong security posture.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with A&A, ATO, RMF, and FedRAMP, contributing to design, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of information security experience.
• Experience with security architecture and security engineering.
• Experience with IT and cloud design, security, development, and systems engineering.
• Experience with federal A&A and ATO activities.
• Knowledge of FedRAMP and RMF requirements.
• Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity policies and standards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a High-Risk Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity architecture, security engineering, and information assurance across federal systems and cloud environments.
• Design, implement, assess, and maintain cybersecurity solutions and controls.
• Support IT and cloud design, security, development, and systems engineering throughout the lifecycle.
• Participate in A&A and ATO activities.
• Support RMF and FedRAMP compliance efforts.
• Review architectures and security documentation to identify risks and gaps.
• Develop and maintain security documentation for authorization and compliance.
• Collaborate with system owners, engineers, developers and security personnel to embed security into design.
• Assist with remediation of vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.
• Monitor compliance with federal cybersecurity policies and standards.
• Provide cybersecurity analysis, recommendations, and technical support to teams and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of the organization's security posture.

Skills

Security architecture

Security engineering

Cloud security

RMF experience

A&A experience

Federal government

Information security

Communication skills

High-Risk Public Trust

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity / CS / Information Systems

IAT III / IAM III / IASAE III certifications

Job description

Description

MBL Technologies, Inc. offers a diverse set of management and technology consulting services to Federal government and commercial markets. Our solutions are tailored to support each client's mission, accounting for their unique needs and operating environments to ensure success. We bring the right people, capabilities, and expertise together to assist our clients with enabling their mission. Together our individual differences drive successful business results.

If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran, or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or spouse of an active military service member, we encourage you to apply. Please visit our webpage for information on our policies and benefits for the military and veteran community.

Why Work with Us?

• Make an Impact: Work on meaningful projects that support critical missions and drive innovation.
• Invest in Your Future: Competitive benefits, 401(k) match, and professional development opportunities.
• Be Part of Something Bigger: Join a collaborative team that values community engagement, volunteerism, and employee connection.

MBL Technologies is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst to support cybersecurity architecture, engineering, risk management, and authorization activities for a federal client. This individual will work with technical teams and government stakeholders to help ensure information systems and cloud environments meet applicable federal cybersecurity requirements and maintain an effective security posture.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs, including security architecture and engineering, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Authority to Operate (ATO), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities. The Cybersecurity Analyst will contribute to the design, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of security solutions across traditional IT and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support cybersecurity architecture, security engineering, and information assurance activities across federal information systems and cloud environments.
• Assist with the design, implementation, assessment, and maintenance of cybersecurity solutions and security controls.
• Support IT and cloud design, security, development, systems engineering, and implementation efforts throughout the system lifecycle.
• Participate in federal Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities.
• Support implementation and assessment of cybersecurity requirements in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP).
• Review system architectures, technical documentation, and security requirements to identify cybersecurity risks, gaps, and areas for improvement.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of security documentation required to support authorization and compliance activities.
• Work with system owners, engineers, developers, cybersecurity personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure security requirements are incorporated into system design and implementation.
• Support assessments of security controls and remediation activities associated with identified vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance with applicable federal cybersecurity policies, processes, standards, and security requirements.
• Provide cybersecurity analysis, recommendations, and technical support to project teams and government stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to strengthen system security, compliance, and overall cybersecurity posture.

Required Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of Information Security experience.
• Demonstrated experience with security architecture and security engineering.
• Experience supporting IT and cloud design, security, development, systems engineering, and implementation efforts.
• Experience with cybersecurity and security solutions within federal and/or commercial environments.
• Experience supporting federal Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities.
• Knowledge and experience with cybersecurity architecture, engineering, and authorization requirements, including FedRAMP and RMF.
• Strong understanding of applicable federal cybersecurity policies, processes, standards, and frameworks.
• Ability to analyze technical and security requirements and communicate findings and recommendations effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a High-Risk Public Trust clearance.

Education & Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration - Business Management, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information Resource Management, or a related field.
• Certification in one or more of the following: Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level III, Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level III, Information Assurance System Architects and Engineers (IASAE) Level III.
• IAT III, IAM III, or IASAE III certification may be substituted for the relevant bachelor’s degree requirement or four years of relevant experience, as permitted by the position requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting cybersecurity programs for federal government agencies.
• Experience with cloud security and security engineering in complex enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and authorization processes.
• Experience developing or maintaining security documentation supporting A&A, ATO, RMF, or FedRAMP activities.
• Ability to work effectively with government stakeholders, system owners, security teams, engineers, and other technical personnel.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES (MOS codes):

170A, 170D, 17A, 17B, 17C, 17D, 24B, 25B, 47D, 94F, IT, 17 5309, 6203, 9735, 9740, 9890, 9891

CORPORATE CITIZEN:

MBL Technologies' vision is to make a positive difference - for our people, our customers, and our communities. As such, a commitment to service and excellence has been woven into the very fabric of our culture. MBL employees demonstrate a willingness to consistently go above and beyond and strive for excellence in all we do - championing, protecting, and celebrating the core business through the mission, vision, and values. All are expected to be good corporate citizens, supporting one another and internal corporate initiatives to build a stable business platform and ensure lasting company success.

Benefits:

MBL Technologies offers a competitive salary adjusted for candidate qualifications partnered with an industry-leading benefits package. This package includes incentive plans with corporate and individual-based performance bonuses, 401K, PTO, remote work, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and learning and development reimbursement.

EEO STATEMENT:

MBL Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.