Information Security Analyst
66degrees
AWSCloudDNSFirewallsSMTP
Cybersecurity Certification and Accreditation Analyst
IBM
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Virginia
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💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
AWSCloudCyber SecurityJavaScript
About the role
- The Cybersecurity Certification and Accreditation Analyst ensures compliance, security, and risk management for DoD and federal information systems.
- Execute RMF processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
- Conduct security control assessments, vulnerability analysis, and risk evaluations across large IT infrastructures.
- Prepare and maintain authorization packages (SSP, SAR, POA&Ms) and coordinate with stakeholders to achieve system approvals.
- Map AWS security controls to NIST 800-53 requirements and support cloud authorization initiatives.
- Utilize AWS services (IAM, CloudTrail, Config, GuardDuty, etc.) to strengthen system security.
- Brief senior leadership and program managers on authorization status, risks, and findings.
- Ensure continued compliance with NIST Cybersecurity Framework and federal security standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate vulnerabilities and strengthen system security posture.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field required.
- DoD 8570.01 IAM Level III certification (CISSP, CISM, GSLC)
- Current DoD Secret clearance (minimum) with ability to obtain IT Level II.
- Minimum 5 years hands-on experience with Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization (A&A) and Assess Only activities.
- Proven track record in RMF implementation and execution.
- Experience assessing and applying NIST 800-53 security controls.
- Strong knowledge of DoD cybersecurity processes and authorization procedures.
- Experience leading or participating in enterprise-level authorization reviews.
- Demonstrated ability to brief senior leadership and communicate findings effectively.
- Preferred: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner; AWS Certified Security – Specialty; AWS Certified DevSecOps Engineer; AWS Certified Solutions Architect; AWS Certified SysOps Administrator; AWS Certified AI Practitioner
