RMF IT Security Analyst

Job Title: RMF IT Security Analyst
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
Type: Direct Hire / Perm
Work Model:  99% remote with occasional onsite for meetings
Security Clearance: Public Trust

Position Summary
The RMF IT Security Analyst serves as a mid-level cybersecurity professional. Working under Lead and Senior RMF personnel, the analyst independently supports RMF lifecycle activities, security assessments, continuous monitoring, and compliance initiatives while mentoring junior staff. Work is primarily remote with occasional on-site meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the NIST RMF program.
• Develop, review, and maintain RMF documentation including SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and authorization packages.
• Support system categorization, security control selection, assessments, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
• Maintain the Risk Management Register and track remediation activities.
• Support cybersecurity audits and assessments conducted by NIH, HHS, OIG, GAO, and other oversight organizations.
• Support Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) activities, including vendor documentation and SBOM reviews.
• Manage or assist with Risk Mitigation Waivers, documentation, approvals, annual reviews, and tracking.
• Coordinate contingency plan testing and document results and corrective actions.
• Communicate risk posture and compliance status while collaborating with system owners, ISSOs, and technical teams.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior analysts.

• Experience supporting federal civilian agencies, including NIH, HHS, or other Federal agencies.
• Familiarity with NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, and the Joint Cybersecurity Assessment Methodology (JCAM).
• Experience using eMASS or similar Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity audits, POA&M management, continuous monitoring, and contingency planning.
• Knowledge of Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM).
• Experience developing or reviewing SSPs, SARs, SAPs, POA&Ms, and Authorization Packages.

• ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA CySA+
• CompTIA SecurityX (formerly CASP+)
• CompTIA PenTest+
• CAP/CGRC
• CISSP
• CISM

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  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with knowledge of RMF processes, documentation, and federal cybersecurity compliance. Ability to collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, and technical teams.
  Work Environment
  This position is primarily remote with occasional on-site meetings or support activities as required.
   

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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