Information Assurance Security Analyst for Federal Programs

Astrion; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion seeks an Information Assurance Support Analyst in Rockville, MD to support the NRC-CPSS program within the Civilian Division. The role emphasizes Security Assessment & Authorization, RMF lifecycle documentation, and cloud/FedRAMP considerations.

Required are 6+ years IT with IA focus, ability to obtain NRC clearance, and relevant security certifications. Strong communication and risk analysis skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or 5 years additional equivalent experience.
• 6 years IT experience, with 4 years specialized in Information Assurance.

Responsibilities

• Support FISMA systems through Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A).
• Assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability for FIPS 199 categorization.
• Develop and maintain RMF security docs across risk management lifecycle.
• Analyze risks from security assessments and suggest mitigations.
• Perform vulnerability scans and configuration compliance checks against DISA STIGs/CIS benchmarks.
• Review FedRAMP security packages and CSP assessments.

Skills

Security clearance

US citizenship

Security certifications

InfoSec experience

NIST RMF familiarity

Tools

Tenable Security Center

Job description

Astrion seeks an Information Assurance Support Analyst in Rockville, MD to support the NRC-CPSS program within the Civilian Division. The role emphasizes Security Assessment & Authorization, RMF lifecycle documentation, and cloud/FedRAMP considerations.

Required are 6+ years IT with IA focus, ability to obtain NRC clearance, and relevant security certifications. Strong communication and risk analysis skills are essential for success in this role.