ISSO / RMF Cybersecurity Analyst

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⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔐 Security Analyst

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Xcelerate Solutions

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1001 - 5000 employees

💼 Consulting

🔒 Cybersecurity

🏢 Enterprise

Consulting • Cybersecurity • Enterprise

Xcelerate Solutions is a business consulting firm dedicated to managing risk, creating innovative solutions, and accelerating time to value for its clients. With a focus on three core service areas — Enterprise Security, Strategic Consulting, and Digital Transformation — the company enhances the security and resilience of America's personnel, physical, and cyber infrastructure. Their mission-driven approach aims to deliver impactful results through strategic and effective consulting services.

📋 Description

• Lead system categorization, security control selection, implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring across the RMF lifecycle • Develop, update, and maintain Security Authorization Packages, including SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring plans • Use government systems of record such as eMASS to document and track compliance packages • Coordinate and conduct vulnerability scans using ACAS, Nessus, and SCAP Compliance Checker • Analyze scan results, coordinate vulnerability remediation with technical teams, and document exceptions or POA&Ms • Review DISA STIGs and SRGs to ensure secure system configurations • Monitor and assess security controls continuously • Assist with identifying, investigating, and reporting security incidents or anomalies • Ensure log management, system auditing, and boundary protections comply with federal guidelines • Advise technical development, systems engineering, and management teams on cybersecurity • Ensure software features, infrastructure changes, and system updates follow security-by-design principles • Support planning and execution of security control assessments conducted by external assessment teams

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, or IT compliance • 3+ years of direct, hands-on experience guiding systems through the RMF process (Steps 1 through 7) to successful ATO determinations • Deep working knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and CNSSI 1253 • Direct experience using automated vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus, ACAS, or SCC • Proven experience managing and navigating security control databases such as eMASS • Solid understanding of operating system security configurations for Windows and Linux • Solid understanding of network security architectures • Strong technical writing skills and ability to produce clear, structured compliance documentation • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Active DoD 8570.01-M / DoD 8140 IAM Level II certification or higher, or willingness to obtain • U.S. citizenship • Public Trust or favorably adjudicated Secret Clearance minimum to start • Ability to adhere to government cybersecurity policies, OPSEC rules, and secure system access regulations • Preferred: experience with FedRAMP, AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, secure software development, DevSecOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Section 508, defense contract execution, or secure federal program architectures

🏖️ Benefits

• Growth and development opportunities • Great Place to Work certified company • Reasonable accommodation if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability