Cybersecurity Analyst

BDR Solutions LLC

. Lead and manage the complete DoD Authority to Operate (ATO) process .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $153,000 - $187,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in managing the DoD Authority to Operate (ATO) process and implementing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for cybersecurity compliance. Proficient in vulnerability management, security assessments, and ensuring adherence to DoD cybersecurity policies and FedRAMP requirements.

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DoD Authority To Operate (ATO) ManagementRisk Management Framework (RMF) ImplementationVulnerability ManagementSTIG ComplianceCybersecurity Policy Knowledge

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityInformation AssuranceRisk AnalysisSecurity AssessmentContinuous MonitoringSystem Security PlansPlans Of Action & MilestonesSecurity Control Traceability MatricesDoD Cybersecurity PoliciesFedRAMP Compliance

Industry Keywords

DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements GuideImpact Level (IL) 4Impact Level (IL) 5Cybersecurity LiaisonSecurity ClearanceCybersecurity AssessmentsAuditsAuthorization ReviewsMitigation StrategiesCompliance Activities

Tech Stack

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CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage the complete DoD Authority to Operate (ATO) process
Serve as the primary cybersecurity liaison between project stakeholders, Government cybersecurity officials, and the ISSO
Develop, maintain, and manage RMF artifacts and documentation, including System Security Plans, Plans of Action & Milestones, Security Assessment Reports, and Security Control Traceability Matrices
Direct implementation and maintenance of DoD RMF controls and security requirements
Lead vulnerability management activities, including security scanning, risk analysis, remediation planning, and continuous monitoring
Manage and oversee STIG implementation and compliance activities
Coordinate cybersecurity assessments, audits, and authorization reviews
Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, FedRAMP requirements, and DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide standards
Support accreditation activities for Impact Level (IL) 4 and IL5 cloud environments
Provide cybersecurity subject matter expertise to program leadership and technical teams
Monitor cybersecurity risks and recommend mitigation strategies to maintain system authorization status

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
Minimum of eight (8) years of continuous Cybersecurity or Information Assurance experience
Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience managing the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) process for a major information system
Demonstrated success leading at least one information system through a complete Authority to Operate (ATO) process on a DoD network
Experience with FedRAMP and DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (SRG) requirements for IL4 and IL5 environments
Strong knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies and procedures
Strong knowledge of RMF implementation and continuous monitoring
Strong knowledge of vulnerability management
Strong knowledge of security control assessments
Strong knowledge of STIG compliance and remediation
U.S. Citizenship is required
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance
Applicants may be subject to a background investigation including criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness