Cybersecurity Analyst V (Senior)

People, Technology & Processes, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes, LLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst V (Senior) based in Washington, DC. The candidate must have at least 10 years of experience in IT functions and hold a Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or a related field. Responsibilities include leading RMF lifecycle execution, coordinating Security Authorization Packages, and conducting control assessments. An active Secret clearance and NQV certification are required. This position supports critical IT security functions within the organization.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in IT functions such as network administration, engineering, or cybersecurity.
• Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) certification is desired.
• Proficient in managing end-to-end RMF activities.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct control assessments according to DoD and DON guidelines.
• Experienced in vulnerability scans and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead RMF lifecycle execution and maintain RMF artifacts.
• Compile and submit Security Authorization Packages for ATO decisions.
• Conduct and validate security control assessments.
• Oversee vulnerability scanning and risk analysis.
• Review security documentation for compliance before submission.
• Implement dashboards for continuous monitoring and risk reporting.
• Coordinate with system owners and brief leadership on risk posture.
• Advise on cybersecurity policies and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Cybersecurity policies

Stakeholder engagement

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Job description

Description

Title: Cybersecurity Analyst V (Senior)

Clearance Type: Secret with the ability to obtain a Top Secret

Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Lead RMF lifecycle execution: Develop, manage, and maintain RMF artifacts (system categorization, control selection/implementation, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring) to meet DoD/DON requirements and NAVSEA directives.
• Security Authorization Package coordination: Compile, review, and submit complete, accurate packages (e.g., SSP, SAR, POA&M, eMASS entries) to enable timely ATO decisions; plan ATO execution milestones and remedial actions.
• Control assessment & validation: Conduct and validate security control assessments aligned to DoD/DON guidelines, ensuring systems meet confidentiality, integrity, and availability objectives; document objective evidence and assessment results.
• Vulnerability management: Oversee vulnerability scanning (e.g., ACAS/Tenable), checklist completion (e.g., STIGs, SRGs), and risk analysis; track findings through POA&M closure with stakeholders.
• Artifact quality & compliance: Review security documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance prior to submission; standardize templates and improve process quality across the portfolio.
• Continuous monitoring: Implement dashboards and cadence for ongoing assessments, patch management status, control monitoring, and risk reporting; recommend risk mitigations and compensating controls.
• Stakeholder engagement: Coordinate with system owners, ISSOs/ISSMs, PMs, engineers, and validators; brief leadership on risk posture, authorization status, and mitigation strategies.
• Governance & best practices: Advise on cybersecurity policies, DON/DoD directives, and emerging requirements; contribute to process improvements, playbooks, and training.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in IT functions such as network administration, engineering, or cybersecurity and Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is desired.
• Navy Qualified Validator (NQV) certification.
• Proficient in managing end-to-end Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including coordination of Security Authorization Packages and ATO execution planning.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and validate control assessments in accordance with DoD and DON guidelines, ensuring systems meet security requirements.
• Experienced in overseeing vulnerability scans, checklist completion, and risk analysis to support comprehensive system evaluations.
• Adept at reviewing and compiling security artifacts and documentation to ensure completeness and compliance prior to submission for ATO decision.
• Candidate must currently possess an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret. This position is an IT-I Critical Sensitive Position.