Senior ISSO Security Analyst

MKS2 Technologies

Security Analyst with MKS2 Technologies coordinating Risk Management Framework steps with Veterans Affairs. Ensuring security posture is maintained throughout systems' lifecycle and translating security concepts into actionable solutions.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, including security categorization and compliance with NIST SP 800-53 controls. Capable of leading client engagements, managing security documentation, and implementing risk mitigation strategies throughout the system lifecycle.

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Risk Management Framework (RMF)NIST SP 800-53 Security ControlsSecurity Documentation ManagementPublic Trust or Suitability/Fitness DeterminationClient-Facing Meeting Leadership

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Hard Skills

Risk Management Framework (RMF) Steps 0-6Security Artifact Creation and UpdatePlan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)FISMA Security DocumentsControl Implementation DetailsSecurity CategorizationAuthorization Requirements AnalysisMitigation Strategy DevelopmentData Organization and ManagementIT System Security Expertise

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Industry Keywords

Veterans Affairs (VA)Information System Owners (ISO)Information System Security Officers (ISSO)Operational Security PostureSystem Lifecycle ManagementCybersecurity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Use your experience to work with Veterans Affairs (VA) Information System Owners (ISO), Information System Security Officers (ISSO), site managers, and other system stakeholders to coordinate and drive the completion of Risk Management Framework (RMF) steps 0-6 ATO activities and requirements
Identify and mitigate risks, escalate project risks to leadership, understand and apply VA authorization policies and processes, and provide information system security expertise
Ensure the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for information systems throughout the system’s lifecycle from product acquisition and installation through decommission
Complete and maintain very detailed security documentation and coordinate to execute ATO support duties that documents security details related to system installations, a variety of IT systems, networks, hardware, and software in a variety of complex and simple installation sites
Work with your client to translate security concepts into actionable implementable solution recommendations to help the client make informed security decisions from all aspects of IT deployments ensuring full commissioning is completed through deployment into production and decommissioning
Act as an information security and RMF subject matter expert while broadening your skills in cybersecurity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience supporting all RMF steps, security categorizations, creating and updating security artifacts and FISMA security documents, control implementation details, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
Experience with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800-53 security controls, RMF, and system authorizations and security compliance standards and processes
Experience creating plans and approaches for executing product installation securely in accordance with agency authorization policy requirements for system major changes and development lifecycles, while identifying potential risks and working with system stakeholders to create mitigation strategies to reduce or eliminate risks
Experience analyzing authorization documents and associated artifacts against authorization requirements to identify gaps, establish a schedule to address outstanding authorization requirements, and coordinate directly with system stakeholders to address identified gaps in accordance with required deadlines
Ability to independently lead client-facing meetings and present complex ATO topics to the client
Ability to organize, manage, and maintain large amounts of discrete data with various expiration dates across multiple systems simultaneously
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Bachelor’s degree in CS or Electronics Engineering and 10+ years of experience in information technology or 18+ years of experience in information technology in lieu of a degree.

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