Cybersecurity Specialist - ACWS

Data Systems Analysts, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. in the United States DC area is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to perform continuous monitoring, vulnerability remediation, security documentation, control support, and compliance activities for the IL-5 environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4+ years of experience in RMF, vulnerability management, and secure operations, with DoD 8140 certifications preferred (CISSP or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• 4+ Years supporting cybersecurity, information assurance, RMF, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, or secure operations.
• DoD 8140-compliant cybersecurity certification, such as CISSP or equivalent baseline certification meeting both IAT Level III and IAM Level III requirements.
• Knowledge of NIST controls, STIGs, POA&M management, access control, incident response, risk assessment, vulnerability remediation, audit readiness, and compliance documentation.
• DoD experience securing cloud-hosted environments, DevSecOps pipelines, application platforms, databases, and enterprise integrations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and validate RMF security controls across ACWS applications, infrastructure, cloud services, and integrations.
• Conduct STIG compliance reviews, vulnerability assessments, security scans, and remediation tracking.
• Maintain RMF, ATO, POA&M, continuous-monitoring, and audit evidence
• Support secure DevSecOps pipelines, access controls, incident response, and security operations.
• Coordinate assessments, audits, and compliance activities to strengthen ACWS security posture and maintain authorization.

Skills

RMF

Vulnerability management

Continuous monitoring

DoD 8140

CISSP (or equivalent)

NIST controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Information Assurance

Computer Science

Job description

All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.

Cybersecurity Specialist Summary: Performs continuous monitoring, vulnerability remediation, security documentation, control support, and compliance activities for the IL-5 environment.

Required Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field

4+ Years supporting cybersecurity, information assurance, RMF, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, or secure operations.

• DoD 8140-compliant cybersecurity certification, such as CISSP or equivalent baseline certification meeting both IAT Level III and IAM Level III requirements.

Knowledge of NIST controls, STIGs, POA&M management, access control, incident response, risk assessment, vulnerability remediation, audit readiness, and compliance documentation.

DoD experience securing cloud-hosted environments, DevSecOps pipelines, application platforms, databases, and enterprise integrations.

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with federal security requirements, eMASS coordination, IL5/IL6 environments, low-code platforms, and compliance support for mission systems is strongly desired
• Experience with Appian-based solutions in federal or regulated environments strongly preferred

Responsibilities:

Implement and validate RMF security controls across ACWS applications, infrastructure, cloud services, and integrations.

Conduct STIG compliance reviews, vulnerability assessments, security scans, and remediation tracking.

Maintain RMF, ATO, POA&M, continuous-monitoring, and audit evidence

Support secure DevSecOps pipelines, access controls, incident response, and security operations.

Coordinate assessments, audits, and compliance activities to strengthen ACWS security posture and maintain authorization.

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The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

DSA - Salary Pay Range

$135,000 - $145,000 USD

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