Senior Cybersecurity Analyst – Service Recovery

Cherokee Federal

. Develop and maintain IT contingency, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans meeting NSF requirements and applicable federal guidance, including NIST SP 800-34 .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT service continuity, disaster recovery planning, and compliance with federal regulations such as FISMA and NIST. Proficient in conducting risk assessments, developing recovery strategies, and delivering training to ensure organizational preparedness.

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IT Service Continuity PlanningDisaster Recovery ManagementRisk Assessment and MitigationFISMA ComplianceBusiness Impact Analysis

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Hard Skills

Disaster Recovery ToolsRisk ManagementContinuity PlanningPolicy DocumentationAnalytical SkillsTechnical CommunicationService Recovery ProceduresIT Infrastructure KnowledgeCybersecurity PracticesComplex IT Environment Documentation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteMicrosoft TeamsAdobe Acrobat ProAWSAzureServiceNow

Certifications & Qualifications

ABCPCBCPCISSPCISADRCS

Industry Keywords

NIST SP 800-34NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5NIST SP 800-37 Revision 2FEMA Continuity Guidance CircularOMB Circular A-130E-Government ActPublic Trust ClearanceHybrid IT EnvironmentsCloud Disaster Recovery SolutionsFederal Government IT Continuity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityRTOSServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain IT contingency, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans meeting NSF requirements and applicable federal guidance, including NIST SP 800-34
Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify vulnerabilities and establish mitigation strategies
Design service recovery procedures and define recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) for key systems and services
Coordinate with NSF directorates, offices, and branches to integrate IT continuity and recovery into agency preparedness efforts
Maintain contingency and recovery documentation and provide leadership with regular status updates
Stay current on continuity, IT, cybersecurity practices, and federal guidance
Develop and deliver training so staff understand their recovery responsibilities
Support compliance with FISMA, OMB Circular A-130, the E-Government Act, NIST SP 800-34, NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5, NIST SP 800-37 Revision 2, and FEMA’s Continuity Guidance Circular
Recommend contingency-planning improvements based on changes in technology, business needs, regulations, incidents, and exercises
Assist the Oversight and Compliance Team with governance, risk, and compliance work, including policy writing and assessment and authorization activities, when not assigned to service recovery tasks
Work with federal and contractor staff across IT operations, application development, cybersecurity policy, risk management, service recovery, and other NSF stakeholders
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least five years of experience in IT service continuity, disaster recovery, cybersecurity policy, or business continuity planning
At least three years documenting policies, procedures, and plans
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently and with cross-functional teams
Ability to maintain accurate, compliant documentation
Familiarity with federal requirements and guidance, including FISMA, NIST, and FEMA standards
Strong knowledge of disaster recovery tools, IT infrastructure, risk assessment and mitigation, cybersecurity, and service recovery practices
Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and verbal communication skills
Ability to explain technical matters to nontechnical stakeholders
Experience analyzing, designing, and documenting plans for complex IT environments
Strong understanding of business impact analysis, risk management, and continuity planning
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Active Public Trust clearance required
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal
Employees are expected to work during the federal client’s office hours
Master’s degree in a related field preferred
Relevant certification such as ABCP, CBCP, CISSP, CISA, DRCS, or a Disaster Recovery Institute International certification preferred
Experience with AWS or Azure, hybrid IT environments, cloud disaster recovery solutions, or virtualization technologies preferred
Experience in federal government or public-sector IT continuity planning preferred
Experience with federal agency-specific systems or classified information environments preferred
Experience with ServiceNow preferred

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)
Health Savings Account (HSA) options
Professional development, training, and certification support
Voluntary accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection benefits
Remote work arrangement
Government-imaged laptop