Cybersecurity Analyst

Cherokee Federal

. Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the U.S.

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $117,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in privacy risk management, compliance with federal privacy laws, and the integration of privacy into the secure SDLC. Proficient in conducting privacy assessments and developing documentation to support FISMA privacy reporting.

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Privacy Risk ManagementFederal Privacy CompliancePrivacy AssessmentsFISMA Privacy ReportingPublic Trust Clearance

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Hard Skills

Privacy AssessmentsRisk AssessmentsCompliance ReviewsPrivacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)System of Records Notices (SORNs)Federal Privacy RequirementsCybersecurityInformation AssuranceGRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance)SDLC Integration

Soft Skills

Time ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowJiraConfluenceSharePointCSAM/JCAMArcher

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPP/GSecurity+CAPCISSPCISMCRISC

Industry Keywords

Privacy ActE-Government ActFISMAPersonally Identifiable Information (PII)Federal Privacy Program

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecuritySDLCServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) program
Evaluate systems, programs, technologies, and business processes for privacy risks and compliance requirements
Provide guidance to protect Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Coordinate with the A&A Team to develop PTAs and PIAs, identify privacy risks, and develop mitigation recommendations
Develop, review, and maintain PIAs, SORNs, ISAs, MOUs, inventories, and supporting documentation
Advise system owners on privacy requirements and incorporate privacy throughout the secure SDLC
Evaluate new technologies, systems, programs, contracts, and online activities for privacy impacts
Monitor federal privacy laws, regulations, policies, and guidance, including the Privacy Act, E-Government Act, and FISMA privacy requirements
Support privacy compliance reviews and identify gaps requiring corrective action
Integrate privacy and cybersecurity requirements for systems and services processing PII
Work with the Policy Team to develop privacy policies, procedures, processes, templates, and program improvement recommendations
Develop privacy metrics and documentation supporting FISMA privacy reporting
Prepare privacy briefings, reports, status updates, and recommendations for government stakeholders
Research emerging privacy practices, regulations, technologies, and industry best practices
Maintain assessment schedules, action items, and audit-ready privacy documentation
Support process improvement and automation of privacy workflows
Maintain team trackers and perform administrative tasks for the Oversight & Compliance Team
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in cybersecurity, privacy, information technology, information assurance, or related field
3–5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, privacy, GRC, compliance, risk management, or related work
Experience with privacy assessments, risk assessments, compliance reviews, or similar analytical activities
Working knowledge of federal privacy requirements and PII protection
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a federal contracting environment
Ability to obtain and maintain required federal credentials
Must be a US Citizen
Active Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Preferred: CIPP/G or comparable privacy certification
Preferred: Security+, CAP, CISSP, CISM, or CRISC
Preferred: Federal Privacy Program experience
Preferred: Experience with PTAs, PIAs, SORNs, FISMA privacy reporting, and NIST privacy/cybersecurity guidance
Preferred: Experience integrating privacy into the SDLC
Preferred: Experience assessing cloud, SaaS, external services, or emerging technologies
Preferred: Experience with ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, CSAM/JCAM, Archer, or similar GRC/workflow platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to a 6% 401(k) company match
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Supplemental life insurance options
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Professional development, training, and certification support
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection