Cybersecurity Analyst

Job Description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst who will lead the assessment and authorization (A&A) process to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) for critical government systems and cloud environments up to IL6+, ensuring compliance with NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, and FedRAMP standards. With a focus on safeguarding mission-essential infrastructure across NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS networks, you'll support incident response, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring to protect sensitive federal data.

Responsibilities

• Use government ATO frameworks and tools (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP) to guide systems through the assessment and authorization (A&A) process and maintain ongoing compliance.
• Conduct security control assessments, vulnerability scans, and incident response activities to identify and remediate risks across IL5-IL6 cloud and on-prem environments..
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring artifacts to support federal accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and program stakeholders to ensure security controls are effectively implemented and documented throughout the system lifecycle.

Qualifications

• At least six (6) 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.
• CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements

Required Experience

• Strong experience in government regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and security standards specific to ATO (e.g., 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.

Pay & Benefit Highlights

Compensation

• Above market fixed salary or hourly pay.
• Up to $10,000 bonus for each referral.
• Additional bonuses for exceptional performance, assisting with business development and company growth.

Health

• 100% paid premiums for health insurance. Choose from over 80 gold-level medical plans from Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare. Choose from PPO, EPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible.
• HSA and FSA options.
• 100% paid premiums for dental insurance.
• 100% paid premiums for vision insurance.

Income Protection

• 100% paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment.
• 100% paid premiums for life insurance with a $200,000 max benefit.

Retirement

• 8% company contribution to 401k with immediate vesting.
• 401k pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 days of paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules including flex time and compressed work period.
• Remote work including partial or fully remote (contract and project-dependent).

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Base-2 Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.