COLSA · 4 days ago
Cybersecurity Analyst – ISSO Support / Threat & SOC Monitoring
San Miguel, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expCOLSA is a company that values its employees and promotes a family-oriented culture. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to support ISSO responsibilities and SOC functions, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies and continuous monitoring of systems. The role involves managing documentation, conducting assessments, and responding to incidents to maintain the cybersecurity posture of the organization.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the ISSO in support of the ISO for assigned systems, ensuring full compliance with RMF, DoDI 8510.01, and NIST SP 800-53 security control baselines
Manage and maintain all RMF-related documentation including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), Risk Assessment Reports (RARs), and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
Conduct security control assessments and facilitate ongoing authorization (ATO/ATC) activities
Work directly with system owners, administrators, and the Government cybersecurity team to ensure all security controls are properly implemented and documented
Coordinate and support all phases of the RMF lifecycle from categorization to continuous monitoring
Lead vulnerability and compliance assessments using automated tools (e.g., ACAS, STIG Viewer) and ensure all findings are remediated or tracked via POA&Ms
Participate in Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and validate that system changes do not negatively impact security controls or the authorization boundary
Track and report on system compliance metrics, ensuring timely updates to APMS and eMASS and supporting audit readiness activities
Develop and deliver security awareness training, user role validation, and account recertification in accordance with policy
Act as liaison with Authorizing Officials (AOs), Control Assessors (CAs), and NETCOM to facilitate ATO packages and compliance reviews
Monitor and analyze security events from SIEM platforms, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and EDR tools to detect threats and abnormal activity
Support incident response activities and coordinate with local defender to assess impact, containment, and recovery actions
Document all security incidents in alignment with incident handling procedures and provide after-action reports for leadership
Ensure that incident findings are mapped back to RMF controls, and that system documentation is updated accordingly
Monitor Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs), security bulletins, CVEs, and threat intelligence feeds for relevance to the operational environment
Analyze potential threat vectors and adversary TTPs using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and translate findings into actionable security enhancements
Collaborate with stakeholders to recommend technical and policy-based countermeasures aligned with organizational risk tolerance and mission impact
Prepare detailed risk assessment reports, compliance dashboards, and security briefings for senior leadership and stakeholders
Submit timely updates and artifacts to eMASS and participate in regular cybersecurity status meetings
Provide clear, data-driven recommendations for improving system security postures and addressing identified risks
Coordinate with mission owners and developers to implement security in system development lifecycles (SDLC)
Maintain awareness and proper configuration of continuous monitoring tools including SIEMs, vulnerability scanners, and audit logging tools
Ensure tools and scripts used for compliance monitoring (e.g., RMF assessments, ACAS scans) are operating effectively and producing accurate outputs
Collaborate with system administrators to remediate security findings and improve hardening based on STIGs and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Minimum of 3 related certifications may be used in place of related academic field
Minimum of 10 plus years of work related experience
Minimum 2+ years of direct ISSO or cybersecurity compliance experience, preferably within a DoD or Federal environment
DoD 8570 baseline certification
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret Security; US Citizenship required
Strong working knowledge of RMF, NIST SP 800-53, DoDI 8510.01, DoDI 8500.01, CNSSI 1253, and associated security control families
Familiarity with vulnerability management tools such as ACAS, STIG Viewer, and SCAP Compliance Checker
Familiarity with (DRAGOS, Corelight, Splunk, Snort)
Experience managing cybersecurity artifacts within eMASS or other compliance platforms
Understanding of NETCOM directives and cybersecurity service provider (CSSP) coordination
Preferred
Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, both initial and continuous monitoring
Strong analytical skills for evaluating control effectiveness, incident impact, and system vulnerabilities
Proficiency in security documentation, audit preparation, and stakeholder communication
Familiarity with scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automating compliance checks or log analysis
Demonstrated ability to balance RMF compliance with operational mission support
Previous experience with Dragos OT Sensor Equipment Preferred
Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II/III certification; CAP (Certified Authorization Professional); CISM; GSNA, or RMF-focused GIAC certifications
Company
COLSA
COLSA's full-scale capabilities include cyber and information warfare, rapid prototyping and engineering, uncrewed systems, acquisition, logistics, studies and analysis, data science, and systems and software engineering.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Van Corum
Deputy CEO & CFO
Ivan Garcia
Chief Technology Officer
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