Senior RMF & ATO Security Analyst

Phase2 Technology; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to partner with VA ISO/ISSO, site managers, and stakeholders to drive RMF steps 0–6 and ATO activities. You will identify and mitigate risks, elevate issues to leadership, apply VA policies, and produce security documentation supporting ATO efforts. U.S.

citizenship is required. You will coordinate RMF steps, maintain security artifacts, and present complex ATO topics to clients while maintaining a strong security posture throughout system

Qualifications

• Experience supporting RMF steps, security categorizations and POA&M.
• Proficiency with NIST SP 800-53 controls, RMF, and system authorization processes.
• Experience developing secure installation plans and mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate authorization documents and remediation timelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate RMF steps 0–6 and ATO activities for VA IT systems, networks, hardware and software.
• Produce and maintain detailed security documentation and ATO deliverables.
• Translate security concepts into actionable recommendations for clients.
• Analyze authorization documents to identify gaps and schedule remediation with stakeholders.
• Manage large volumes of data with expiration dates across multiple systems.
• Lead client-facing meetings independently.
• Maintain Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determinations as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Client-facing meetings

Education

Master’s degree in CS or Electronics Engineering

20+ years IT experience in lieu of a degree

Job description

Phase2 Technology is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to partner with VA ISO/ISSO, site managers, and stakeholders to drive RMF steps 0–6 and ATO activities. You will identify and mitigate risks, elevate issues to leadership, apply VA policies, and produce security documentation supporting ATO efforts. U.S.

citizenship is required. You will coordinate RMF steps, maintain security artifacts, and present complex ATO topics to clients while maintaining a strong security posture throughout system