Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) Analyst (Job 1458)

DLH Corp; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

DLH Corp in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Security Assessment & Authorization Analyst to develop and maintain ATO packages and support RMF across systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in ATO, experience with NIST 800-53, cloud security, and FedRAMP considerations, and must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits offered.

Join a mission-driven team delivering health and national security readiness solutions.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience developing and maintaining ATO security packages and supporting RMF/AU lifecycle.
• Clear, concise documentation of system configuration, operations, and security controls.
• Experience with security tools such as Tenable, Splunk, and GRC JCAM.
• Knowledge of Federal security guidelines, standards, and control frameworks (NIST SP 800-53).
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of ATO security packages and authorization documentation.
• Assess security controls for NIST 800-53 compliance.
• Support RMF lifecycle and customers in obtaining Authority to Operate.
• Develop, manage, and update Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Analyze STIG and SCAP requirements for document compliance.
• Track vulnerabilities through remediation and risk acceptance.
• Evaluate changes to security posture of assigned systems.
• Recommend mitigating controls and countermeasures.

Skills

ATO packages

RMF lifecycle

NIST SP 800-53

Cloud Security

Public Trust clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Tenable

Splunk

GRC JCAM

Job description

Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) Analyst (Job 1458)

Bethesda, Maryland

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools – including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. DLH is dedicated to the idea that “Your Mission is Our Passion” and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

DLH is seeking a Security Assessment & Authorization Analyst to join our team.The Security Assessment & Authorization Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) security packages and authorization documentation and working across the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle for assigned systems.You will have worked with customers to understand technologies, develop security documentation, assess vulnerabilities, document and implement security controls, manage POA&Ms, and help move solutions successfully through authorization.The ideal candidate will have experience developing ATO packages, have prior experience performing multiple steps within the RMF framework, and enjoy working across diverse teams to solve cybersecurity and compliance challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of ATO security packages and authorization documentation
• Assess security controls to ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 requirements
• Prior experience with the RMF lifecycle and supporting customers in obtaining Authority to Operate security packages
• Develop, manage, and update Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Analyze STIG and SCAP requirements to ensure document compliance
• Track vulnerabilities through remediation, mitigation, and/or risk acceptance
• Evaluate environmental and configuration changes to determine impacts to the security posture of assigned systems
• Recommend mitigating controls and countermeasures

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in developing and maintaining ATO security packages and helping customers with the RMF and ATO lifecycle
• Experience developing clear, concise documentation describing system configuration, operations, and security controls
• Prior experience working with security tools such as Tenable, Splunk, and GRC JCAM
• Working knowledge of Federal security guidelines, standards, and control frameworks (such as NIST SP 800-53)
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of security standards and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills.
• Strong cross-team collaboration and coordination across diverse audiences and stakeholders
• Prior experience with Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP) within a large government environment (FedRAMP certified) preferred
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Basic Compensation: $115,000 - $126,000 yearly salary

The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best-in-class e-learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

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DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.

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