Senior InfoSec Analyst

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Rise8Cybersecurity / Government
Regardless of final candidate location within the United StatesFull-TimeSenior
Salary119,853 - 149,817 USD per year
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Job Details

Experience
6–10 years
Required Skills
CybersecurityRisk Management

Requirements

  • 6–10 years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, security operations, or related fields.
  • BA/BS degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles (risk management, vulnerability management, encryption, authentication).
  • Proficient with cloud, application, and platform security practices (CIS benchmarks, container security).
  • Experience managing security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, IAM).
  • Strong familiarity with DoD security frameworks (DoD RMF, NIST 800-53) and Impact Level requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CySA+.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply cybersecurity best practices across systems, applications, and cloud environments.
  • Lead portions of cybersecurity assessments across the technology stack, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation strategies.
  • Assist in shaping cybersecurity risk management activities, helping prioritize and guide security initiatives to protect critical assets.
  • Engage with external cybersecurity and compliance organizations to support alignment with Continuous RMF (cRMF) and DoD frameworks.
  • Lead incident response investigations for medium-complexity events, conducting root cause analyses and proposing resilience improvements.
  • Provide cybersecurity education and regular reporting on risks, metrics, and issues to technical and leadership audiences.
  • Mentor junior team members, supporting skills development and fostering a culture of proactive security practices.
  • Champion AI-augmented ways of working across your engagement(s), leveraging AI tooling to accelerate delivery.
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