Cybersecurity Analyst - Senior

Paylocity; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

401K matching

PTO and health benefits

Learning and development reimbursement

Job summary

MBL Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to support complex cybersecurity, cloud security, risk management, and information assurance initiatives for a federal client.

The role emphasizes security architecture, engineering, A&A/ATO processes, RMF, and FedRAMP compliance across enterprise IT and cloud environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive federal program experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate mission requirements

Qualifications

• ≥5 years Information Security experience, including ≥1 year in Cybersecurity and Cloud Security for a large government agency.
• Expertise in security architecture and security engineering.
• Experience coordinating cybersecurity activities across multidisciplinary teams and translating requirements into technical specs.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level cybersecurity analysis across enterprise IT and cloud environments.
• Support security architecture, security engineering, cloud security, and information assurance throughout the system lifecycle.
• Translate customer requirements into actionable cybersecurity requirements for project teams.
• Lead and support federal A&A and ATO activities.
• Assess architectures and security controls to identify risks and compliance gaps.
• Develop and maintain security documentation to support federal compliance.

Skills

Security architecture

Security engineering

A&A/ATO

RMF

FedRAMP

Cloud security

Information security

Federal government

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

IAT III

IAM III

IASAE III

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 - Senior to support complex cybersecurity, cloud security, risk management, and information assurance initiatives for a federal client. This individual will provide senior-level technical expertise across security architecture, security engineering, system authorization, and compliance activities while helping ensure information systems and cloud environments meet applicable federal cybersecurity requirements.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience supporting cybersecurity programs within large federal environments and a strong understanding of security architecture, cloud security, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), Authority to Operate (ATO), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and FedRAMP requirements. The Senior Cybersecurity Analyst will work closely with government stakeholders and multidisciplinary technical teams to translate customer requirements into actionable security objectives and solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide senior-level cybersecurity analysis and technical support across enterprise IT and cloud environments.
• Support security architecture, security engineering, cloud security, and information assurance activities throughout the system lifecycle.
• Analyze customer, mission, and cybersecurity requirements and translate them into actionable technical and security requirements for project and engineering teams.
• Support the planning and execution of IT and cloud design, security, development, systems engineering, and implementation efforts.
• Evaluate system architectures, security controls, and technical solutions to identify cybersecurity risks, compliance gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations regarding cybersecurity solutions within federal and/or commercial environments.
• Lead and support federal Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities.
• Support cybersecurity architecture, engineering, and authorization activities in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP).
• Assess the implementation and effectiveness of security controls and recommend appropriate remediation strategies.
• Develop, review, and maintain security and authorization documentation supporting federal cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Identify and analyze vulnerabilities, security risks, and compliance deficiencies and coordinate remediation activities with technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with system owners, architects, engineers, developers, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders to integrate security requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
• Ensure cybersecurity activities and solutions align with applicable federal policies, processes, standards, and security frameworks.
• Provide cybersecurity recommendations, technical analysis, status updates, and risk information to project leadership and government stakeholders.
• Support continuous monitoring and continuous improvement activities designed to strengthen security posture, system resilience, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to cybersecurity team members as appropriate.

Required Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of Information Security experience, including at least 1 year of Cybersecurity and Cloud Security experience supporting a large government agency.
• Demonstrated expertise in security architecture and security engineering.
• Experience with project management and coordinating cybersecurity activities across multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to translate customer requirements into technical and cybersecurity requirements and effectively communicate those requirements to project teams.
• Experience managing or supporting IT and cloud design, security, development, systems engineering, and implementation efforts.
• Expertise with cybersecurity and security solutions within federal and/or commercial environments.
• Extensive experience supporting federal Assessment and Authorization (A&A) and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity architecture, engineering, and authorization requirements, including FedRAMP and RMF.
• Strong understanding of applicable federal cybersecurity policies, processes, standards, and frameworks.
• Ability to independently analyze complex cybersecurity issues and develop practical recommendations and solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders.
• 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 engineering initiatives within large federal agencies.
• Experience designing and securing cloud-based or hybrid enterprise environments.
• Experience integrating cybersecurity requirements throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Experience developing or maintaining security documentation supporting A&A, ATO, RMF, and FedRAMP activities.
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and continuous monitoring processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with government clients and translate mission and business requirements into secure technical solutions.

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.