Cyber Analyst

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with Certification & Accreditation (C&A), Authorization to Operate (ATO), and security authorization activities for DoW information systems.
• Provides administrative and technical support to the ISSM in conducting risk assessments, implementing security controls, and developing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and security plans.
• Assess cybersecurity documentation and authorization artifacts, including SSPs, POA&Ms, Security Assessment Reports, Risk Assessments, Contingency Plans, Incident Response Plans, Configuration Management Plans, and supporting RMF documentation.
• Supports continuous monitoring activities and validates compliance with FISMA, RMF, and organizational cybersecurity requirements.
• Provides guidance and support in the development and maintenance of system authorization packages, hardware and software inventories, boundary diagrams, and other compliance documentation.
• Coordinates with system owners, ISSMs, ISSOs, Engineers, and Cyber Security stakeholders to support compliance requirements, remediation efforts, and authorization activities.
• Analyze cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps and provide recommendations for remediation, risk mitigation, and risk acceptance strategies.
• Provides cybersecurity guidance and support to project teams and stakeholders to ensure security requirements are integrated into project planning and execution.
• Review and validate RMF artifacts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance prior to submission to Authorizing Officials (AO), Security Control Assessors (SCA), and cybersecurity review boards.
• Facilitate package reviews and coordinate cybersecurity approval activities through applicable governance boards, change control processes, and authorization decision points.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years’ experience in RMF with Army or other DoW Organizations with emphasis on analyzing and accessing ATO packages.
• Knowledge of Department of War (DoW) policies, directives, and regulatory guidance in the cybersecurity field.
• Working knowledge of eMASS and DoW workflow tools.
• Knowledge and experience with technologies such as cloud computing environments, cybersecurity infrastructure, forensic analytics, and DoW Public Key Infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating cross-functional teams consisting of cybersecurity engineers, system administrators, developers, and government stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent ATO packages and deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, track, and communicate ATO risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation activities.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting project status updates for ATO packages and performance metrics to senior leadership and government customers.
• Knowledge of DoW hosting environments, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid architectures.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION

• DoW 8570/8140 IAT Level III Baseline Certification.
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 with experience producing cybersecurity documentation and executive-level reports.
• Demonstrated ability to translate security policies, implementation guidance, and requirements into effective cybersecurity engineering solutions.
• Experience with government or military setting with an emphasis on cybersecurity and compliance projects.

Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and security authorization efforts for Department of War (DoW) information systems. This role is responsible for assessing and reviewing Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages, evaluating cybersecurity documentation, and supporting compliance with RMF, FISMA, and DoW cybersecurity requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with ISSMs, ISSOs, engineers, system owners, and government stakeholders to facilitate authorization activities, manage cybersecurity risks, and ensure security controls are properly implemented and documented. The Cybersecurity Analyst will provide support with assessment, and maintenance of RMF artifacts and authorization packages, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with applicable policies and standards. This position requires the ability to analyze cybersecurity risks, identify compliance gaps, coordinate remediation efforts, and support continuous monitoring activities across complex IT environments, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid architectures.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience supporting DoW cybersecurity programs, managing multiple ATO efforts simultaneously, and utilizing tools such as eMASS to track authorization activities and compliance requirements. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, along with the ability to present cybersecurity findings, risks, and status updates to senior leadership and government customers. A CISSP certification and a strong understanding of cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance principles are required.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: (Low, Medium, High) Low
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• US Citizen
• Must be able to pass a NACI background check

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $75,000.00 - $105,000.00.  The salary range displayed is an estimate only and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements.  The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Many positions require specific certifications and/or the ability to obtain a security clearance.  Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.  Applicants who accept an offer of employment may be subject to investigations performed by TekSynap and/or the Government to verify the candidate meets the required qualifications and other eligibility requirements.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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