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Agile Defense

Cybersecurity and IT services for government

Security Analyst

Security Governance, Risk & ComplianceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRidgecrest, CA, USA$85k - $110k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A B.S. in a technical field plus four years of experience, or six years of experience, in planning, implementing, upgrading, and/or monitoring security measures that protect corporate or government networks.
  • An IAM Level II Certificate or higher, such as Security+, CAP, CASP+, CCISO, CISM, or CISSP.
  • Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
  • Strong understanding of the Risk Management Framework process and working knowledge of eMASS, eMASSter, STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker, VRAM, and Visio.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to report technical findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Prior experience supporting Navy-specific systems or enterprise networks.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and oversee Risk Management Framework documentation and compliance by reviewing the accuracy and traceability of authorization and accreditation documentation within eMASS to support timely system authorization.
  • Review documentation to ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and standards, including Department of Defense, Department of War, Department of the Navy, and Risk Management Framework requirements.
  • Conduct security control assessments and validations of systems' technical and non-technical security features to mitigate threats and vulnerabilities, identify impacts, and account for existing risk mitigation strategies.
  • Complete necessary Risk Management Framework products and reporting in accordance with policy and in collaboration with the Security Control Assessor.
  • Update risk-assessment documentation, including Risk Assessment Reports and Plans of Actions and Milestones, based on assessment results.
  • Conduct vulnerability analysis to facilitate mitigation and determine residual risk.
  • Support the continuous monitoring program, including system-level continuous monitoring needed to meet ongoing authorization requirements.
  • Assist with contingency planning, testing, and execution.
  • Support the incident response process and participate in program-team meetings, providing project-status updates.

About the Company

Agile Defense

Cybersecurity and IT services for government

Agile Defense provides IT and cybersecurity services to the U.S. Federal Government, including digital transformation, IT modernization, and a Virtual Security Operations Center (VSOC) to defend against cyber threats. Its services support national security and civilian missions across federal agencies, delivered through various contract vehicles. The company expands its capabilities through acquisitions (IntelliBridge and XOR Security) and focuses on AI-enabled workforce transformation and enterprise IT to enhance government operations. Unlike many suppliers, Agile Defense emphasizes a government-focused portfolio with a multidimensional VSOC and AI-driven workforce upgrades, positioning itself to meet federal security and modernization needs. The goal is to help federal agencies protect data and systems, modernize IT infrastructure, and improve cyber resilience across national security and civilian missions.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Founded
1998

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