DLH
Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) Analyst, Sr (
Bethesda, Maryland · Senior
No sponsorship$135k-$150kDetected 17 days ago
AWSGCPAzureData AnalysisCybersecuritySystems EngineeringPublic HealthResearchCollaborationProblem SolvingCISSPCompTIA
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About the role
- DLH is seeking an experienced Security Assessment & Authorization Analyst to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain ATO security packages and authorization documentation
- Develop, manage, and update Security Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)
- Analyze STIG and SCAP requirements to ensure document compliance
Requirements
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in developing and maintaining ATO security packages
- Strong knowledge of Federal security guidelines, standards, and control frameworks (such as NIST SP 800-53)
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CGRC (CAP), CISA, CompTIA Security+, CISSP) required
- Strong knowledge of security standards and best practices.
- Strong cross-team collaboration and coordination with 3 rd parties is required
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance
- Experience developing clear, concise documentation describing system configuration, operations, and security controls
- Prior experience working with security tools such as Tenable, Splunk, and GRC JCAM
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Nice to have
- Prior experience with Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP) within a large government environment (FedRAMP certified) preferred
Compensation
- $135,000 - $150,000 yearly salary
- The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting.
- Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards.
- We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law.
Benefits
- DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more.
- therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component.
- The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity.
Company info
- DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation.
- DLH is dedicated to the idea that "Your Mission is Our Passion" and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.
- Security Assessment & Authorization Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) security packages and authorization documentation and working across the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle for assigned systems.
- You will have worked with customers to understand technologies, develop security documentation, assess vulnerabilities, document and implement security controls, manage POA&Ms, and help move solutions successfully through authorization.
- The ideal candidate will have experience developing ATO packages, bring a robust knowledge of RMF, and enjoy working across diverse teams to solve cybersecurity and compliance challenges.
- Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools - including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more.
Equal opportunity
- DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.
- DLH is committed to maintaining a fair and authentic interview process
- DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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