[Hiring] Information System Security Compliance Analyst @Noblis

Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented cybersecurity compliance professional to support system authorization and continuous monitoring activities within a Federal environment. This role is responsible for managing the security authorization lifecycle for one or more information systems, ensuring compliance with Federal cybersecurity requirements, and maintaining the documentation necessary to support Authorization to Operate (ATO) decisions.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-53 controls, security authorization packages, POA&M management, and compliance documentation. Candidates should be comfortable working with technical teams to assess control implementation, identify compliance gaps, and provide guidance to support remediation efforts and POA&M closure.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, security authorization, risk management, or information security programs.
• Experience working with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Subject matter expertise with NIST SP 800-53 security controls and Federal cybersecurity compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting the development, maintenance, or review of authorization package documentation, including SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, and Risk Assessments.
• Understanding of the Authorization to Operate (ATO) process and continuous monitoring requirements.
• Experience tracking and managing POA&M findings through remediation and closure.
• Ability to review technical security information and translate findings into compliance documentation and actionable recommendations.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, security controls, vulnerability management, and risk management concepts.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple systems, priorities, and compliance activities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and review formal security documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Permanent Resident with a minimum of three (3) years of U.S. residency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust.

Requirements

• Mid: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field; 9+ years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles.
• Substitutions: A High School degree with a total of 15 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles; Masters degree with a total of 6 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles.
• Compensation Ranges for D.C., NJ, Remote: $78,900 - $123,300.
• Mid to Senior: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field; 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles.
• Substitutions: A High School degree with a total of 16 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles; An Associates Degree with a total of 14 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles; Masters degree with a total of 9 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles.
• Compensation Ranges for D.C., NJ, Remote: $95,500 - $180,525.
• Senior: Masters degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field; 16+ years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles.
• Substitutions: A Bachelors degree with a total of 19 years of experience in cybersecurity or network security roles.
• Compensation Ranges for D.C., NJ, Remote: $115,500 - $218,475.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government programs, preferably within the FAA, Department of Transportation, or other civilian federal agencies.
• FAA or transportation sector experience preferred.
• Experience serving as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO), Security Control Assessor (SCA), Information System Security Manager (ISSM), or similar cybersecurity compliance role.
• Experience managing authorization packages for multiple systems simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, NIST RMF, FISMA, and related Federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, Risk Assessments, Contingency Plans, and other authorization artifacts.
• Experience conducting control assessments, compliance reviews, and security documentation audits.
• Ability to interpret technical findings from vulnerability scans, configuration assessments, and security reviews to support risk-based decision-making.
• Experience providing technical guidance to engineering and operations teams to support corrective actions and POA&M closure.
• Familiarity with continuous monitoring programs and ongoing authorization requirements.
• Experience working with vulnerability management tools, compliance dashboards, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud security compliance, Zero Trust Architecture, and modern Federal cybersecurity initiatives.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CAP (Certified Authorization Professional), Security+, CISM, GSLC, CGRC, or equivalent certifications.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with technical teams, auditors, system owners, and government stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs.
• Acknowledgment of exceptional performance through award programs.
• Eligibility for full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis.