Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

iT1; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) Immediate Vesting

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Professional Development Assistance

Legal Aid Assistance Program

Family Planning / Fertility Assistance

Paid Time Off

Federal Holidays

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. seeks a Senior ISSO to lead security, compliance, and risk authorization for the DevSecOps software factory platform at Fort Meade, MD.

You will oversee RMF processes, NIST SP 800-53 control implementation, CNSSI 1253, and eMASS, serving as the IA lead's primary security advisor to engineering and tenant teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 5–8+ years of hands-on experience with NIST SP 800-53, CNSSI 1253, RMF, and eMASS.
• DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level II certification.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage RMF processes for Assessment & Authorization (A&A) to maintain the platform's authorization state.
• Develop, maintain, and update the SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and ATO artifacts in the eMASS repository.
• Conduct Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) on vulnerability scanning using ACAS and IAVM/DTO.
• Implement and validate security controls per NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 and CNSSI 1253 Rev 5.
• Support hardening, patching, and STIG compliance for Linux/Windows and network devices.
• Perform Security Impact Assessments (SIAs) and Risk Assessments (RAs) for changes.
• Monitor system logs, assist incident response, maintain dashboards.
• Partner with Lead Architect/Engineer and DevSecOps teams to embed security in pipelines.

Skills

RMF processes

NIST SP 800-53

CNSSI 1253

eMASS

IAT II certification

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ACAS

IAVM/DTO process

eMASS repository

Job description

SUMMARYThe Senior ISSO manages the security, compliance, and risk authorization process for the DevSecOps software factory platform. This role requires a practical, technically minded lead who understands how to manage security boundaries, evaluate technical risks, and collaborate effectively with engineering and tenant teams. As the ISSO, you will support the Information Assurance (IA) team, serving as the primary security advisor to the Information Assurance Lead. You will have oversight of our security boundaries, manage our secure data transfer pathways, and ensure our pipelines align with established security baselines.Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSThe ability to obtain, maintain and access classified information at the Secret level.DoD 8570 IAM/IA Technical (IAT) Level II certificationExcellent written and verbal communication for technical documentation and stakeholder engagementKEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEssential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Execute and manage all Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes for Assessment & Authorization (A&A) to maintain the platform's authorization state.Develop, maintain, and update the System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Authorization-to-Operate (ATO) artifacts directly within the official eMASS repository.Conduct Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) on all vulnerability scanning. Use ACAS and the IAVM/DTO process to monitor, track, and verify technical patching and remediation efforts.Implement and validate the security controls mandated by NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 and CNSSI 1253 Rev 5. Support and verify the technical hardening, patching, and STIG compliance for all operating systems (Linux/Windows) and network devices within our boundary.Conduct critical Security Impact Assessments (SIAs) and Risk Assessments (RAs) on all proposed platform or system changes (such as new tenant onboardings or API integrations) to evaluate security risks prior to implementation.Monitor system logs, assist with incident response activities, and ensure our continuous monitoring and compliance dashboards are accurately maintained.Partner closely with our Lead Architect/Engineer, system administrators DevSecOps teams to ensure security is integrated into our pipelines and that they understand our security requirements.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience. 5 to 8+ years of direct, hands-on experience working with the NIST Special Publications (specifically NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253), the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, and eMASS.PHYSICAL DEMANDSEOE including Disability/VetThe estimated pay range for this role is $105K to $115K, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:MedicalDentalVision401(k)Family Planning/Fertility AssistanceSTD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&DLegal-Aid ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal HolidaysTraining and Development OpportunitiesYour application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).#INDCNI