Remote RMF ISSO & Cybersecurity Analyst

Xcelerate-Solutions-5; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions in the United States is seeking an experienced ISSO / RMF Cybersecurity Analyst to lead risk management activities and maintain robust security controls across federal systems.

The role requires hands-on RMF guidance, experience with vulnerability management using tools like Nessus/ACAS, and a strong ability to coordinate with system admins, developers, and authorizing officials. Remote work options are available in this GovCon environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in cybersecurity/IA/IT.
• Minimum of 5+ years in cybersecurity, IA, or IT compliance.
• 3+ years guiding RMF processes (Steps 1-7) to ATO determinations.
• Deep knowledge of NIST SP 800-37/800-53 and CNSSI 1253.

Responsibilities

• Lead system categorization, security control selection, implementation, assessment and continuous monitoring across RMF lifecycle.
• Develop, update, and maintain SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring plans.
• Utilize eMASS to document and track compliance packages and ensure timely updates.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/Information Assurance/Computer Science/IT

Tools

NIST SP 800-37

NIST SP 800-53

CNSSI 1253

Nessus

ACAS

eMASS

SCC

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions in the United States is seeking an experienced ISSO / RMF Cybersecurity Analyst to lead risk management activities and maintain robust security controls across federal systems.

The role requires hands-on RMF guidance, experience with vulnerability management using tools like Nessus/ACAS, and a strong ability to coordinate with system admins, developers, and authorizing officials. Remote work options are available in this GovCon environment.