Security Analyst/RMF SME

Job Title: Security Analyst / RMF SME (Contingent Upon Award)
Hiring Company: Diligent Consulting Inc.
Client: Government Publishing Office (GPO)
Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid/On-site)
Remote: Need to be within commuting distance of GPO HQ office in D.C. for monthly and ad hoc meetings.
Clearance: Public Trust or ability to obtain (higher clearance may be required)
Estimated Period of Performance: September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2029

Overview:
This position is contingent upon contract award.

Diligent Consulting Inc. is seeking an experienced Security Analyst to support the Government Publishing Office (GPO) as part of the agency's SecDevOps Program - a cybersecurity modernization initiative designed to strengthen the enterprise security posture through the adoption of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), CI/CD, and secure DevOps practices.

This program plays a critical role in advancing GPO's mission to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its digital platforms, systems, and services. The Security Analyst will perform real-time security event triage and response based on telemetry from GPO's cybersecurity platforms and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Security Analyst supporting the GPO's SecDevOps cybersecurity mission.
• Investigate security alerts and perform initial and in-depth triage.
• Escalate confirmed incidents based on severity, scope, and organizational impact.
• Correlate security events and telemetry across various platforms and tools.
• Contribute to incident documentation, including After-Action Reports (AARs) and lessons learned.
• Support response activities in alignment with GPO's cybersecurity frameworks and SOPs.
• Collaborate with cyber engineers, developers, and IT operations staff to improve detection and response mechanisms.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant technical experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or related domains.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms, log analysis, and incident response processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance (and higher, as required).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting federal government or public sector clients.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, or Zero Trust principles.
• Industry certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIA, or equivalent.

Why Join Diligent?
Diligent Consulting Inc. is a trusted provider of IT and cybersecurity services to federal clients. Our teams work on high-impact, mission-critical programs that shape the future of digital government. As a Security Analyst with us, you'll contribute to protecting vital national information systems while growing your cybersecurity expertise in a dynamic, collaborative environment.