Cybersecurity Analyst (MSIC)

COLSA Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA Corporation is seeking multiple Cybersecurity Analysts for a dual-role position in Huntsville, AL. You will design, integrate, and authorize complex DoD information systems, applying ISSE principles and performing ISSO duties to achieve ATO under RMF.

You will translate security policy into actionable engineering requirements, remediate vulnerabilities, and manage artifacts like SSP, SAR, RAR, and SCTM in a fast-paced on-site environment with DoD standards.

Qualifications

• Requires at least an associate degree in cybersecurity or IT.
• U.S. Citizenship required; active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility preferred.
• Experience with RMF, NIST 800-53 controls, and DoD security requirements.
• Experience authoring SSP/SAR/RAR/SCTM and security artifacts.
• Ability to translate policy into actionable engineering requirements and remediation plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of cybersecurity requirements into the SDLC.
• Manage the end-to-end RMF process, including monitoring.
• Author and maintain SSP, SAR, RAR, SCTM.
• Direct remediation via STIGs and IAVA; analyze scan results to mitigate risks.
• Conduct formal risk assessments and manage POA&M.
• Communicate complex cybersecurity topics to non-technical leadership.

Skills

RMF & DoD security

Vulnerability remediation

Leadership comms

ISSE/ISSO duties

Education

Associate degree or higher in Cybersecurity/IT

Active DoD clearance eligibility

Tools

Nessus/ACAS

SCAP Compliance Checker

SCCM & PowerShell

RMF tools

Job description

COLSA Corporation is currently seeking multiple Cybersecurity Analysts for a dual-role position responsible for the design, integration, and formal authorization of complex DoD information systems. You will apply Information System Security Engineering (ISSE) principles to develop secure architectures while executing Information System Security Officer (ISSO) duties to ensure all systems achieve and maintain an Authorization to Operate (ATO) under the current approved version of the RMF. This position requires a deep technical understanding of vulnerability remediation and the ability to translate policy into actionable engineering requirements . Requires on-site work at MSIC in Huntsville, AL.

• Security Engineering & Design : Lead the integration of cybersecurity requirements into the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC); design and evaluate security architectures for compliance with NIST 800-53 and DoD Cyber-survivability requirements.

• RMF Lifecycle Management : Manage the end-to-end Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, including system categorization, control selection, implementation, and continuous monitoring within approved software .

• Artifact Development : Author and maintain a comprehensive Security Authorization Package including the System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Report (SAR), Risk Assessment Report (RAR), and Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM).

• Technical Remediation : Direct the application of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA); perform root‑cause analysis on vulnerability scan results (ACAS/Nessus) to develop mitigation strategies.

• Risk Assessment : Perform formal risk assessments; document residual risks and manage the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to ensure timely closure of findings.

• At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and are at the center of our core values. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and become part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn more about our employee‑centric culture and benefits here: https://colsa.com/culture_benefits

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Required Qualifications

• Associate ’s degree (or higher) in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field , or equivalent experience (Positions may be filled at varying levels based on education and experience.)

• Minimum of 0 –12 years of related experience; position may be filled at varying levels based on experience.

• Must posse ss an a ctive CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, or equivalent baseline certification.

• Deep knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and their technical implementation.

• Demonstrated experience managing vulnerabilities in DoD environments.

• Specialist in authoring and reviewing high‑stakes security artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTM).

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex cybersecurity situations to non‑technical leadership in an actionable form.

• U.S. Citizenship required; Must possess an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Candidates must be able to successfully complete a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph within a 180 days of hire date and meet eligibility requirements for Special Access Programs (SAP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI and a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph with willingness to meet Special Access Program (SAP) eligibility requirements.

• Holds an active ISC2 CISSP .

• Expert at leveraging enterprise tools like SCCM, WMI, and PowerShell to automate the deployment of security patches and configuration changes across workstations and servers.

• Proficient in utilizing ACAS (Nessus) and SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC) to identify vulnerabilities and perform root‑cause analysis to determine system applicability and risk.

• System administration security a plus.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.