Security Analyst/RMF SME at Diligent Consulting Inc

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Security Analyst, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, SIEM Platforms, Log Analysis, Problem-Solving, Analytical Thinking, NIST 800-53, RMF, Zero Trust, DevOps, Telemetry, Collaboration, Documentation, After-Action Reports, Cybersecurity Frameworks

Industry

Software Development

Description

Job Title: Security Analyst / RMF SME(Contingent Upon Award) Hiring Company: Diligent Consulting Inc. Client: Government Publishing Office (GPO) Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid/On-site) Remote: Need to be within commuting distance of GPO HQ office in D.C. for monthly and ad hoc meetings. Clearance: Public Trust or ability to obtain (higher clearance may be required) Estimated Period of Performance: September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2029 Overview: This position is contingent upon contract award. Diligent Consulting Inc. is seeking an experienced Security Analyst to support the Government Publishing Office (GPO) as part of the agency’s SecDevOps Program — a cybersecurity modernization initiative designed to strengthen the enterprise security posture through the adoption of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), CI/CD, and secure DevOps practices. This program plays a critical role in advancing GPO’s mission to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its digital platforms, systems, and services. The Security Analyst will perform real-time security event triage and response based on telemetry from GPO's cybersecurity platforms and systems. Key Responsibilities: Serve as a Security Analyst supporting the GPO’s SecDevOps cybersecurity mission. Investigate security alerts and perform initial and in-depth triage. Escalate confirmed incidents based on severity, scope, and organizational impact. Correlate security events and telemetry across various platforms and tools. Contribute to incident documentation, including After-Action Reports (AARs) and lessons learned. Support response activities in alignment with GPO’s cybersecurity frameworks and SOPs. Collaborate with cyber engineers, developers, and IT operations staff to improve detection and response mechanisms. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field. 10+ years of relevant technical experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or related domains. Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms, log analysis, and incident response processes. Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities. U.S. Citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance (and higher, as required). Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience supporting federal government or public sector clients. Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, or Zero Trust principles. Industry certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIA, or equivalent. Why Join Diligent? Diligent Consulting Inc. is a trusted provider of IT and cybersecurity services to federal clients. Our teams work on high-impact, mission-critical programs that shape the future of digital government. As a Security Analyst with us, you’ll contribute to protecting vital national information systems while growing your cybersecurity expertise in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

The Security Analyst will support the GPO’s SecDevOps cybersecurity mission by investigating security alerts and performing triage. They will also collaborate with cyber engineers and IT operations staff to enhance detection and response mechanisms.