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Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

Cybersecurity Analyst

Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.
Washington, DC $190k - $200k/yr Full time Posted 1h ago
Authorization To Operate Cybersecurity Analysis Cybersecurity Tools Endpoint Security Information Security InfoSec Nist Sp 800 37 NIST SP 800-53 Risk Governance Risk Management Rmf Security Clearance Security Compliance Security Operations Security Standards
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Job Description

Support federal cybersecurity authorization and continuous monitoring using the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) for systems supporting mission needs.

Responsibilities

  • Own RMF life-cycle activities: system categorization, control selection and validation, assessments, authorization support, and continuous monitoring
  • Develop and maintain RMF documentation, including SSPs, SAPs/SARs, POA&Ms, risk assessments, PIAs, and continuous monitoring artifacts
  • Perform risk assessments, control gap analyses, and vulnerability reviews; assess impact and recommend risk-based remediation
  • Coordinate with system owners, network engineers, and administrators to implement and document NIST SP 800-53 controls and support daily operations
  • Support the ATO process by preparing authorization packages, tracking findings, coordinating assessor requests, and briefing stakeholders on residual risk and remediation
  • Monitor compliance with FISMA, NIST, agency policies, and contractual cybersecurity requirements
  • Support internal and external audits by collecting evidence, mapping controls, conducting interviews, and tracking corrective actions
  • Analyze vulnerability scans, security tool outputs, and operational data to identify trends, validate control effectiveness, and support continuous diagnostics and mitigation
  • Provide cybersecurity guidance and training to system owners, administrators, and users on requirements, secure practices, and documentation
  • Develop cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and governance processes to strengthen compliance and risk management

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred); equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience will be considered
  • Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain a SCI
  • 3–5 years of cybersecurity experience supporting RMF, compliance, assessments, or ISSO functions in federal or regulated environments
  • Knowledge of NIST SP 800-37/53, FISMA, FIPS 199/200, and related federal guidance
  • Knowledge of DISA CCIs and NIST SP 800-53 mapping
  • Experience maintaining RMF documentation, authorization packages, and continuous monitoring
  • Ability to assess risk, interpret scans, prioritize remediation, and communicate technical risk
  • Familiarity with vulnerability management, SIEM, endpoint security, CDM, and eMASS or similar platforms (preferred)
  • Strong technical writing, documentation, presentation, audit, and executive reporting skills
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and collaborate across teams
  • Preferred Qualifications (must have at least 2): CompTIA Security+ CE
  • Preferred Qualifications (must have at least 2): ISC2 CGRC
  • Preferred Qualifications (must have at least 2): CompTIA CySA+
  • Preferred Qualifications (must have at least 2): CISSP or CISM
  • Preferred Qualifications (must have at least 2): DoD Manual 8140.3
  • Preferred Qualifications (must have at least 2): IAT Level II

Technologies

  • NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • NIST SP 800-53
  • NIST SP 800-37
  • FISMA
  • FIPS 199
  • FIPS 200
  • DISA CCIs
  • eMASS
  • SIEM
  • Endpoint security
  • CDM
  • eMASS or similar platforms
  • CompTIA Security+ CE
  • ISC2 CGRC
  • CompTIA CySA+
  • CISSP
  • CISM
  • DoD Manual 8140.3
  • IAT Level II

Compensation

  • USD 190,000 - 200,000 per year

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Pre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)
  • Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement
  • Exercise Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Work Location and Arrangement

  • Washington, DC (onsite)

Clearance

  • Must have an active Top Secret clearance and be able to obtain a SCI

Physical Demands

  • Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and standard office equipment
  • Close vision requirements due to computer work
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
  • Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)

About Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

  • Privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD
  • Founded in 2002 to support customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services, and timely delivery
  • ISO 9001, 20000-1, 27001 certified; appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services
  • Named in Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Companies since 2018

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