This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Cybersecurity Certification and Accreditation Analyst in the United States.
This role is a specialized cybersecurity position focused on supporting the authorization, certification, and accreditation of complex information systems within a highly regulated environment. You will act as a subject matter expert in Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and NIST security standards, ensuring systems meet strict federal cybersecurity requirements. The position involves evaluating security controls, identifying vulnerabilities, and assessing their impact on system authorization status. You will also support cloud security initiatives and work across diverse IT environments, including large enterprise systems, enclaves, and outsourced infrastructure. In this role, you will regularly brief senior leadership on risk posture, compliance status, and authorization progress. This is a high-impact opportunity for a cybersecurity professional who thrives in structured, compliance-driven environments.
Accountabilities
- Support and execute cybersecurity authorization activities aligned with Department of Defense (DoD) RMF processes and federal cybersecurity policies.
- Evaluate and assess security controls based on NIST 800-53 standards across complex, multi-environment IT infrastructures.
- Identify and analyze system vulnerabilities, determine severity levels, and assess impact on authorization decisions.
- Provide subject matter expertise during certification and accreditation processes for large-scale information systems.
- Prepare and deliver briefings to senior leadership on system security status, risks, and authorization progress.
- Support cloud security initiatives and contribute to the security posture of modern IT environments, including IoT, SCADA, and hybrid infrastructures.
- Utilize cybersecurity tools and platforms (e.g., eMASS, ACAS, Splunk, ArcSight, RSA Archer) to support analysis, reporting, and compliance tracking.
Requirements
This role requires a cybersecurity professional with strong experience in authorization frameworks, risk management, and federal compliance environments. The ideal candidate combines technical depth with the ability to evaluate security posture across complex systems and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Certification and Accreditation (C&A) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) environments.
- Experience working within Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity programs and policies.
- Active DoD Secret Clearance required and eligibility for IT-II designation.
- Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and their application in enterprise-scale environments.
- Experience assessing security controls and conducting authorization reviews for complex IT systems.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity and enterprise tools such as eMASS, ACAS, HBSS, Splunk, ArcSight, SCAP, and Stigviewer.
- Cloud security expertise, with knowledge of modern cloud computing environments and architectures.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, Cloud+, or CCSP preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills, with the ability to brief senior leadership.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (PPO and HSA options)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Roth retirement savings option
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Wellness programs supporting employee health and wellbeing
- Paid time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays
- Professional development reimbursement program
- Transportation expense benefits with employer matching contributions
- Additional voluntary benefits including supplemental life insurance
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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