[Hiring] Senior Cybersecurity Analyst @Cherokee Federal

Role Description

The Senior Cybersecurity Assessment & Authorization (A&A) Risk Analyst provides advanced governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) support to federal information systems in alignment with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) and the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).

• Manage external service authorization activities.
• Conduct security risk assessments.
• Support NSF’s continuous monitoring efforts.
• Ensure federal systems maintain compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and directives.
• Collaborate with system owners, security personnel, program offices, and senior stakeholders.
• Support ongoing authorization, governance initiatives, and periodic oversight reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Public Policy, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Professional certification(s) such as CISSP, CISM, or CAP.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including at least 4 years supporting federal RMF/A&A efforts.
• Demonstrated experience implementing the NIST Risk Management Framework.
• Familiarity with federal cloud security requirements and FedRAMP-authorized environments.
• Experience supporting Moderate and/or High impact systems.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 office applications.
• Ability to engage effectively with technical teams and executive leadership.
• Active Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Benefits

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security.
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Professional development, training, and certification support.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection.

Company Description

Criterion Systems, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, modernizes aging systems, delivers care where it’s needed most, and keeps missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies.