Nationwide IT Services, Inc.

Cybersecurity Certification and Accreditation Analyst

Nationwide IT Services, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Cyber Security

About the role

  • Serve as a cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the authorization of information systems and associated cybersecurity policies, procedures, and processes.
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes.
  • Perform cybersecurity authorization activities or act as an SME supporting systems undergoing authorization.
  • Assess and evaluate security controls in accordance with NIST SP 800-53.
  • Analyze vulnerabilities, determine severity levels, and assess potential impacts on current or future system authorizations.
  • Support authorization efforts for large, complex IT environments consisting of multiple enclaves, AIS applications, and outsourced IT services (e.g., DLA-scale environments).
  • Brief senior leadership on authorization status, risks, findings, and recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable DoD cybersecurity policies and standards.

Requirements

  • Minimum of five (5) years of relevant Certification & Accreditation (C&A) or RMF experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with:
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • NIST C&A processes
  • DoD cybersecurity environments
  • Proven experience assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for large, complex organizations.
  • Active DoD Secret clearance.
  • Must be eligible for IT-I and IT-II designations.
  • Certifications (Required) Certification meeting DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II requirements (for CERT personnel), such as:
  • CompTIA Security+ CE
  • CISSP
  • CEH
  • CNDSP–Analyst and/or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification preferred.
  • Computing Environment Certifications (One or More) CompTIA Security+ CE, CISSP, Microsoft certifications including:
  • MCSA / MCSE
  • MCITP (EDST, EDA, SA, EA)
  • MCDST
  • MCA / MCM
  • Microsoft Windows Server (Directory Services)
  • Windows 10 AC & PHY SEC
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid holidays and PTO (vacation and sick leave)
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Pet insurance
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Hard Skills & Tools
cybersecurityRisk Management Framework (RMF)NIST SP 800-53security controls assessmentauthorization reviewsvulnerability analysisimpact assessmentIT environmentsCertification & Accreditation (C&A)DoD cybersecurity policies
Soft Skills
communicationleadershipanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingorganizational skills
Certifications
CompTIA Security+ CECISSPCertified Ethical Hacker (CEH)CNDSP–AnalystMCSAMCSEMCITPMCDSTMCAMCM