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The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements, Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A), NIST security frameworks, vulnerability management, incident response, cloud security, Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM), Continuous Monitoring, and Zero Trust Architecture. This position will work closely with end users and technical teams to identify security requirements, implement security policies and procedures, protect information systems from unauthorized access or modification, and monitor organizational compliance.\nLocation:\nWashington, DC or Gaithersburg, MD\nSalary:\nUp to $140,000 depending on qualifications, including relevant certifications, education, years of experience, and demonstrated experience supporting Federal Government programs within the field. 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