Cybersecurity Analyst I (6162)

As Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst I youll lead the assessment and authorization (A&A) process to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) for critical government systems and cloud environments up to IL6 ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-53 RMF ICD 503 FISMA and FedRAMP standards. With a focus on safeguarding mission-essential infrastructure across NIPR SIPR and JWICS networks youll support incident response vulnerability management and continuous monitoring to protect sensitive federal data.

We know that you cant have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us then check out the job description below!

What youll do:

• Use government ATO frameworks and tools (e.g. NIST SP 800-53 RMF ICD 503 FISMA FedRAMP) to guide systems through the assessment and authorization (A&A) process and maintain ongoing compliance.
• Conduct security control assessments vulnerability scans and incident response activities to identify and remediate risks across IL5IL6 cloud and on-prem environments..
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) POA&Ms and continuous monitoring artifacts to support federal accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering operations and program stakeholders to ensure security controls are effectively implemented and documented throughout the system lifecycle.

What youll need to succeed:

• At least 6 years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst with a specialization in Government System ATO support demonstrating deep knowledge of government ATO principles methodologies and tools.
• Strong experience in government regulatory frameworks compliance requirements and security standards specific to ATO (e.g. NIST SP 800-53 RMF ICD 503 FISMA FedRAMP).
• Demonstrated and repeat experience achieving and maintaining ATO for cloud services and solutions from IL5 to IL6 on NIPR SIPR and JWICS.
• Understanding of network protocols operating systems and infrastructure components.
• Strong proficiency in incident response security incident handling and forensic analysis techniques.
• Expertise with government specific ATO assessment tools vulnerability scanning tools and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements
• Active TS//SCI clearance with CI poly

SALARY RANGE: $138000 - $205000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications skills and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

• The candidates professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses