RMF Cyber Security Analyst

RMF Cyber Security Analyst 2026-170
This position is 100% on-site at RKB Quantico VA
Clearance: Active Secret
Required Certification: DoD 8570-M/8140-M IAT Level II

Job Description
Nationwide IT Services NIS seeks a Cybersecurity Analyst who will:

• Provide support for a program an organization system or an enclave.
• Provide support for proposing coordinating implementing and
  enforcing information systems or enclave cybersecurity policies standards and
  methodologies.
• Maintain operational security posture for an information system
  program or enclave to ensure cybersecurity standards and procedures are established and followed.
• Perform day-to-day security operations of the system or enclave.
• Perform IT security control assessments.
• Provide configuration management (CM) for information system security software hardware and firmware; manage changes to the system and assess the security impact of those changes.
• Prepare and review documentation to include Systems Security Plans (SSPs) and Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) packages in accordance with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) procedures.
  

Duties:

• Interface with Project/Program Managers Subject Matter Experts (SME) and
  Information System Security Managers (ISSM) on Major Application / General
  Enclave issues and updates.
• Drive the 7 steps of the RMF lifecycle (Prepare Categorize Select Implement
  Assess Authorize and Monitor).
• Create and maintain security packages in eMASS.
• Review vulnerability scan results (using tools like ACAS or Nessus) and
  coordinate remediation.
• Act as a bridge between technical engineers Information System Security
  Officers (ISSOs) and executive leadership.
• Track and report on Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) items; RMF Status
  Annual Assessments Authority to Operate (ATO) and Continuous Monitoring
  actions.
• Responsible for documentation compliance and review to ensure programs
  receive ATOs for multiple systems.
• Prepare briefs and A&A documents for approval in support of RMF reporting and
  policy development.
• Perform ISSO Type duties as defined in DoD 8510 & 8500.
• Provide risk mitigation strategies.
• Perform quality checks on POA&Ms risk assessments and documentation.
  Conduct security control and risk assessments to support authorizations.
• Review existing documentation bi-annually for accuracy and relevance to current DoD and DCSA mandates.
• Assist with research on cybersecurity items of interest.
• Perform other duties as related to risk management communication and
  assessments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Secret clearance
• Bachelors degree in information technology Information Systems Management
  Cyber Security or some other related field or additional years of experience in
  lieu of a degree
• A minimum of 5 years of hands-on technical Cyber Security Experience and knowledge with DISA Security Technical Information Guides DoD A&A Process NIST SP 800-53 IA Technical Framework and applicable DoD Cyber Security / Risk
  Management policies (must have DoD or eMASS experience)
• A minimum of (1) year of knowledge of current security tools
  hardware/software security implementation communication protocols and
  Microsoft Office suite
• Must meet DoD 8570-M/8140-M IAT Level II

About Nationwide IT Services
NIS is a CVE-verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and an IT and management consulting company. Our mission is to deliver value-added services to our customers leveraging technology people and industry best practices to implement innovative solutions through our trusted employees and team members.

Our benefits package includes medical dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer match; paid holidays; PTO (sick/vacation); commuter benefits; an employee assistance program (EAP); educational reimbursement; and pet insurance.

Salary range $100000 to $110000 annually
The salary range is a general guideline. We consider several factors when determining base salary offers including the positions scope and responsibilities the candidates experience education and skills and current market conditions.

Required Experience:

Manager