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Metrostar Systems — Reston, Virginia
As a Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst III your focus will be on Government System Authority to Operate (ATO) support. You will be responsible for guiding government clients through the intricate process of obtaining and maintaining ATO certifications for their information systems.
You will leverage your expertise in government cybersecurity standards and regulations to monitor, analyze, and respond to potential security incidents and threats.
Requirements
necessary for ATO compliance while aligning with government-specific cybersecurity guidelines. We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams.
Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers. If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!
, and objectives for achieving and maintaining ATO status within the context of government regulations. Conduct exhaustive security assessments and risk analyses that cater to government system compliance, identifying vulnerabilities and potential threats specific to government systems. Monitor security systems, logs, and network traffic with a keen focus on government cybersecurity guidelines, identifying any suspicious activity, intrusions, or unauthorized access attempts.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain government-aligned security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, data encryption, and access controls. Investigate and analyze security incidents to determine their cause, impact, and appropriate response. Develop and implement incident response plans, including containment, eradication, and recovery strategies.
What you’ll need to succeed: 10+ years of experience as a cybersecurity analyst with a specialization in Government System ATO support, demonstrating deep knowledge of government ATO principles, methodologies, and tools.
, NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP) Demonstrated and repeat experience achieving and maintaining ATO for cloud services and solutions from IL5 to IL6+ on NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS. Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components. Strong proficiency in incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques.
Expertise with government specific ATO assessment tools, vulnerability scanning tools, and intrusion detection/prevention systems. Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Active TS//SCI clearance with CI poly SALARY RANGE: $160,000 - $193,000 The salary range for this position is determined based on
What You’Ll Do
: Collaborate with government clients to thoroughly understand their system architectures, security
Qualifications
, skills, and relevant experience.
Responsibilities
of the role and organizational needs Internal equity and alignment with current team
Compensation
This role is also eligible for additional
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