Cyber Analyst

Salary: $75,000 - 105,000 per year Requirements:

• At least five years of Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience with Army or other Department of War organizations, including assessing Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages.
• Knowledge of Department of War cybersecurity policies, directives, and regulatory guidance.
• Working knowledge of eMASS and Department of War workflow tools.
• Knowledge and experience with cloud computing, cybersecurity infrastructure, forensic analytics, and Department of War Public Key Infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams that include cybersecurity engineers, system administrators, developers, and government stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent ATO packages and deliverables, and identifying, tracking, and communicating associated risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigations.
• Experience preparing and presenting ATO status updates and performance metrics to senior leaders and government customers.
• Knowledge of Department of War hosting environments, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid architectures.
• Department of War 8570/8140 IAT Level III baseline certification, such as CISSP or equivalent.
• Preferred: Experience developing and reviewing ATO packages and RMF documentation; familiarity with vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, security control assessments, and POA&M management; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate security requirements into cybersecurity engineering solutions; and experience in government or military cybersecurity and compliance programs.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a NACI background check.

• Support certification and accreditation, ATO, and security authorization activities for Department of War information systems.
• Assist the ISSM with risk assessments, security control implementation, and development of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and security plans.
• Assess cybersecurity documentation and authorization artifacts, including system security plans, POA&Ms, assessment reports, risk assessments, contingency and incident response plans, configuration management plans, and other RMF materials.
• Support continuous monitoring and verify compliance with FISMA, RMF, and organizational cybersecurity requirements.
• Develop and maintain authorization packages, hardware and software inventories, boundary diagrams, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with system owners, ISSMs, ISSOs, engineers, and cybersecurity stakeholders on compliance, remediation, and authorization activities.
• Analyze cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps, and recommend remediation, risk mitigation, and risk acceptance strategies.
• Advise project teams and stakeholders on integrating security requirements into project planning and execution.
• Review RMF artifacts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance before submission to authorizing officials, assessors, and cybersecurity review boards.
• Facilitate package reviews and coordinate cybersecurity approvals through governance boards, change control processes, and authorization decision points.

• Cloud
• Hardware
• Support
• Security
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We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support RMF and security authorization work for Department of War information systems. Our analyst works with ISSMs, ISSOs, engineers, system owners, and government stakeholders to assess ATO packages, manage cybersecurity risks, and maintain compliant documentation across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. TekSynap is a growing high-tech company serving federal government customers, guided by the principle of Technology moving at the speed of thought. We offer full-time employees health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, vacation, and holidays. The position is based in an office at JBSA Fort Sam Houston, Texas, with a Monday-to-Friday day schedule; occasional evenings or weekends may be needed, and travel is under 10%. The role involves handling and moving items, generally up to 10 pounds and sometimes up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodations available. The target salary range is $75,000–$105,000, subject to individual qualifications and contract and organizational factors. Employment is subject to applicable contract or legal vaccination requirements, and we maintain a drug-free workplace.

last updated 42 week of 2026