Information Security Analyst Senior

American Systems; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

American Systems is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to lead Red LAN operations and RMF execution for sensitive government systems. You will oversee continuous monitoring, risk assessments, and authorization activities across multiple clearance boundaries.

The role requires US citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance, with a focus on developing security plans, documenting accreditation, and coordinating with stakeholders to maintain compliance and robust protection of

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required.
• 8–10 years related experience.
• US Citizenship and active Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leads Red LAN cybersecurity operations, including RMF execution and ATO/ATC sustainment.
• Directs continuous monitoring, audit-review, vulnerability remediation, and POA&M closure.
• Prepares security documentation per guidelines such as DoD information security processes.
• Develops and tests Security Test and Evaluation plans and contingency measures.
• Provides certification and accreditation support and risk/vulnerability assessments.
• Analyzes policies for compliance with federal laws and regulations and closes gaps.
• Develops system security and contingency plans and recommends improvements.
• Develops and integrates security tools and secures configurations; assesses compliance results.
• Performs security program audits and proposes risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

RMF execution

ATO oversight

Risk management

Education

BS/BA

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

• Leads Red LAN cybersecurity operations, including RMF execution, ATO/ATC sustainment, body-of-evidence oversight, cybersecurity assessment of system/interface/CDS changes, and coordination with the ISSM, SCA, AO, PMO, and system stakeholders. Directs continuous monitoring, audit-review, vulnerability/compliance remediation, POA&M prioritization and closure, cybersecurity reporting, and authorization-package updates across Secret, TS/SCI, and TS/SCI/SAP boundaries.
• Designs, develops and implements security requirements within an organization’s business processes.
• Prepares documentation from information obtained from customer using accepted guidelines such as DITSCAP (DoD Information Technology Security Certification and Accreditation Process).
• Prepares Security Test and Evaluation plans.
• Provides certification and accreditation support in the development of security and contingency plans and conducts complex risk andvulnerability assessments.
• Analyzes policies and procedures against Federal laws and regulations and provides recommendations for closing gaps.
• Develops and completes system security plans and contingency plans. Recommends system enhancements to improve security deficiencies.
• Develops, tests and integrates computer and network security tools. Secures system configurations and installs security tools, scans systems to determine compliancy and report results and evaluates products and various aspects of system administration.
• Conducts security program audits and develops solutions to lessen identified risks. Develops strategies to comply with privacy, risk management, and e-authentication requirements.
• Provides information assurance support for the development and implementation of security architectures to meet new and evolving security requirements. Evaluates, develops and enhances security requirements, policy and tools.
• Aids in computer incident investigations.
• Performs vulnerability assessments including development of risk mitigation strategies

Qualifications

• BS/BA
• 8-10 years related experience
• US Citizenship
• Active Top Secret Clearance

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $120,000.00/Yr. - USD $175,000/Yr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status