Sr. Control Assessment Analyst

Washington, DC, US • Posted 2 days ago • Updated 2 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $47.00 - 82.00 per hour
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Skills

  • Information Systems
  • System Security
  • Continuous Monitoring
  • Authorization
  • Auditing
  • Penetration Testing
  • Incident Management
  • Computer Science
  • Information Security
  • Cyber Security
  • FISMA
  • Risk Management Framework
  • RMF
  • Documentation
  • Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Analytical Skill
  • Effective Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Security Analysis
  • Nessus
  • SCAP
  • Cloud Security
  • FedRAMP
  • Compliance Management
  • XACTA
  • Security Controls
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Job Boards

Summary

Join a high-impact Governance, Risk, and Compliance team supporting security authorization and compliance efforts for federal information systems. This role is ideal for an experienced security professional who enjoys managing RMF/ATO activities, strengthening documentation, and collaborating across technical and business teams to support a strong security posture.
Responsibilities
  • Support the full security authorization lifecycle for information systems under NIST RMF guidance
  • Prepare, update, and maintain security authorization packages, including system security plans, security assessment reports, and plans of action and milestones
  • Perform continuous monitoring activities to help maintain authorization status and compliance readiness
  • Assess security controls, review vulnerabilities, and document weaknesses and remediation efforts
  • Develop and maintain POA&Ms, risk findings, and supporting security documentation
  • Assist with annual security reviews, authorization updates, and audit-related requests
  • Coordinate vulnerability scans, penetration testing activities, and review of scan results
  • Support incident response efforts and assist with security event investigations as needed
  • Partner with system owners, security teams, vendors, and technical stakeholders to align on security requirements
  • Maintain security documentation, metrics, and reports in approved repositories
Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in information security or cybersecurity compliance
  • Experience supporting federal government systems and FISMA compliance requirements
  • Hands-on experience with RMF and ATO processes
  • Strong knowledge of NIST security frameworks, including 800-53, 800-37, and 800-171
  • Ability to develop clear security documentation and manage compliance records
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess risk and track remediation efforts
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with security assessment tools such as Nessus, ACAS, and SCAP
  • Familiarity with cloud security and FedRAMP concepts
  • Experience with compliance management platforms such as Xacta or similar tools
  • Knowledge of how security controls are implemented across different platforms and environments
  • Experience supporting security tool implementation or configuration

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and respected. We believe equity and belonging help create stronger teams, better ideas, and more meaningful outcomes for everyone.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $47 - $82 per hour based on qualifications and experience.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10123528
  • Position Id: 75774
  • Posted 2 days ago

Company Info

About Horizontal Talent

Horizontal Integration offers two service lines. Our staffing agency places IT, digital and creative talent in both contract and permanent roles. Our digital agency provides digital marketing strategy and technology consulting on a project basis. Many of our clients take advantage of both service lines.

We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise, with more than 200 employees across our offices in Minneapolis, Denver, Dallas and Vadodara, India. We ve been consistently growing and profitable since the company was founded in 2003.

Honors:
Recognized as a "2009 Best Place to Work" by Minneapolis/St.Paul Business Journal.

Fact:
Our people and our organization are deeply rooted in IT and interactive marketing.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us. All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

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