Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Cherokee Federal; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Risk Analyst who will provide advanced governance, risk, and compliance support for federal information systems. Working remotely, you will manage external service authorization activities and conduct security risk assessments in line with FISMA and the RMF, engaging stakeholders across programs.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical and documentation skills, with the ability to coordinate continuous

Qualifications

• Active Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) support to federal information systems in alignment with FISMA and the RMF.

Job description

Job Title:Senior Cybersecurity A&A Risk Analyst

Job Code:IT1068

Location:Remote

Reports to:Program Manager

FLSA Status:Exempt

Supervisory:No supervisory/management authority

Prepared Date:10/9/2026

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

This position requires an active Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance to be considered.

Position Summary:

The Senior Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Risk Analyst provides advanced governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) support to federal information systems in alignment with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF). This position is responsible for managing external service authorization activities, conducting security risk assessments, and supporting NSF's continuous monitoring efforts. The role requires strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills to ensure