Remote Cybersecurity Policy Analyst

Cherokee Federal; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support NSF OCIO, focusing on policy research, drafting content, and governance within a federal compliance framework. The role works with a small team under the Cybersecurity Oversight and Compliance Lead to ensure alignment with federal requirements.

This full-time remote position supports the NSF contract in the US, reporting to the Lead and collaborating with IT and security teams across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field required.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST RMF, FISMA, OMB directives).
• Must be a US citizen and eligible for Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, revision, dissemination, and maintenance of NSF cybersecurity policies, standards, and reports.
• Research federal cybersecurity guidance and translate requirements into NSF policy.
• Perform gap analyses to recommend updates to the NSF Cybersecurity Program.
• Collaborate with SMEs, system owners, ISSOs, and stakeholders to gather input.
• Assist in development of security requirements and risk analyses.
• Maintain policy documentation, including version control and repository management.
• Support governance processes such as policy reviews and working group activities.
• Contribute to audit and compliance activities, including evidence collection and POA&M tracking.
• Develop reports, metrics, and briefings related to compliance and program status.
• Stay current on changes to federal cybersecurity requirements and share updates.

Skills

Policy development

Governance & compliance

Security research

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Public Policy, or related field

CompTIA Security+ certification

Tools

SharePoint

ServiceNow

Tenable Security Center

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support NSF OCIO, focusing on policy research, drafting content, and governance within a federal compliance framework. The role works with a small team under the Cybersecurity Oversight and Compliance Lead to ensure alignment with federal requirements.

This full-time remote position supports the NSF contract in the US, reporting to the Lead and collaborating with IT and security teams across the organization.