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We are looking for team members who are passionate about making a difference by working on critical efforts we manage as a premier government contractor.\nHere at Amentum, we are purpose-driven with a fierce commitment to deliver on our promises. We create trailblazing solutions, have unwavering integrity, and embrace inclusion and collaboration. Our team is excited to help customers solve todays and tomorrow’s problems, giving confidence and reassurance that together we’ll accomplish mission success.\nPurpose / Scope:\nThe Cybersecurity Analyst will perform assessment and authorization (A&A) efforts under the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) on behalf of a federal civilian agency as a contractor. The role will conduct cybersecurity analysis in preparation for A&A reviewing and validation of all associated cybersecurity documentation and technical controls.\nThe role will work within a team that conducts A&A activities. This individual will develop System Security Plans (SSP), Contingency Plans, Business Impact Analyses (BIA), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Security Assessment Report (SARs), Security Assessment Plan (SAPs), and other RMF documentation.\nThis position covers all cybersecurity aspects including, but not limited to, identifying risks, validating the mitigation of plans of action, analyzing system designs, and assisting with A&A issues that may prevent a system from receiving authorization. It supports the implementation of RMF by developing documentation and updating policies, procedures, and processes as assigned.\nThe Cybersecurity Analyst will assess and mitigates system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle. Contribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations. Create and review A&A Body of Evidence documentation, providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content. Develop and execute Security Test Plan (STP) in close cooperation with team members. Manage and ensure Continuous Monitoring (CONMON) to maintain system authorization.\nEssential Responsibilities:\nIdentify key stakeholders in A&A efforts and ensure system documentation reflects current system security configurations to include hardware and software components, data flow, interconnections, and ports, protocols, and services, etc.\nIdentify potential risks associated with system configurations and advise on mitigation strategies\nParticipate in A&A status meetings and facilitate moving systems toward a successful A&A effort\nAssist to estimate Level of Effort (LOE) involved in performing A&A activities\nAssist customer program offices in interpreting and applying mitigation strategies\nConduct thorough reviews of all vulnerabilities, architecture, and defense in depth strategies and report findings in POA&Ms document\nDocument residual risks and provide the cybersecurity risk analysis and mitigation determination results\nMaintain cybersecurity policy and processes as assigned\nAble to analyze, interpret, and apply Federal cybersecurity guidance to customer needs\nCommunicate the security posture of systems through designated reporting mechanism\nCollaborate with other team members in cybersecurity\nMinimum Requirements:\n5+ years of experience in the following areas: Cybersecurity policy, procedures, and processes, including RMF and NIST 800-53 and A&A's\nExperience developing A&A documentation from scratch and performing assessments; RMF step 1 through 4\nFamiliar with NIST publications, specifically RMF and NIST controls\nOne or more of the following certifications preferred (Security+, CAP, CISSP, CISM, GSEC, GCIH, or GSLC)\nMinimum DoD 8570 Information Assurance Management Technology (IAM) level II\nFamiliar with dealing with defense-in-depth, and other information security and assurance principles and associated supporting technologies\nHands on experience and detailed familiarity with the A&A processes\nExperience working in Xacta, Greenlight/Roadrunner\nExcellent customer service and organization skills\nMust demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: multi-tasking, critical thinking; and the ability to work quickly, efficiently and accurately in a dynamic and fluid environment\nMust have a Top-Secret Clearance with polygraph\nMust be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language\nPreferred Qualifications:\nBA/BS Degree\nExcellent oral and written communication skills\nAbility to interact and relay security technical requirements at all levels of leadership and work force\nAbility to work both independently and as a member of a team\nWork Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:\nTypical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.\nOther Responsibilities:\nSafety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.\nQuality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities\nProcedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.\nCompensation Details:\n$160,000 - $180,000The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.\nBenefits Overview:\nOur health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n\nPaid time off and holidays\n\nRetirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)\n\nEducational reimbursement\n\nParental leave\n\nEmployee stock purchase plan\n\nTax-saving options\n\nDisability and life insurance\n\nPet insurance\n\nNote: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.\nOriginal Posting:\n10/09/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.\nAmentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. 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