Security Analyst

9th Way Insignia

Security Analyst managing ATO processes and security documentation for VA systems. Involvement in risk assessments and compliance with federal GRC requirements.

Posted 5/5/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,522 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes for VA systems by updating and maintaining security documentation.
Perform continuous monitoring and vulnerability management using tools like Tenable Nessus, SCCD, and adherence to DISA STIGs.
Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and FEDRAMP requirements for cloud systems.
Coordinate and execute annual ATO-related exercises.
Ensure timely remediation of vulnerabilities and track mitigation progress in eMASS Service Now (SNOW).
Develop and review Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline is required.
5+ years of experience in a security analyst, system steward, or similar role, supporting government information technology systems.
Expertise in federal Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools such as Service Now (SNOW), Continuous Authorization and Monitoring (CAM) or Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k)
Basic Life A&D
STD
LTD
PTO
Telehealth
paid holidays
FSA
HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Traveling Assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

security documentationvulnerability managementrisk assessmentscompliancecontinuous monitoringremediation of vulnerabilitiesGovernance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)DISA STIGsNIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)FEDRAMP