Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst

TL;DR

Jr. Cybersecurity Analyst (RMF/DoD): Supporting the United States Air Force by maintaining cybersecurity authorization artifacts and data across multiple systems with an accent on RMF lifecycle execution, control evidence, vulnerability management, and compliance documentation. Focus on analyzing security findings, tracking POA&M remediation, preparing A&A decision packages, and supporting authorization decisions for mission-critical systems.

Location: Onsite in Ellsworth, South Dakota, United States

Company

hirify.global provides software and cybersecurity services, including support for government and defense programs.

What you will do

• Support the full DoD RMF lifecycle, from control selection and evidence collection through authorization and continuous monitoring.
• Develop and maintain SSPs, RARs, POA&Ms, inventories, diagrams, control evidence, and other authorization artifacts.
• Enter, validate, reconcile, and report cybersecurity data in eMASS and ITIPS.
• Review control implementations and vulnerability findings, identify gaps, and support risk analysis and remediation planning.
• Track vulnerabilities, POA&M milestones, authorization status, ATO expiration dates, and closure evidence.
• Coordinate with system owners, ISSOs, engineers, program offices, and government stakeholders on documentation and remediation activities.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI SSBI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• One to three years of relevant cybersecurity, information assurance, compliance, vulnerability management, audit, or federal IT experience; internships and military experience may be considered.
• Current credential meeting applicable IAM Level II and DoD 8140 722-Intermediate requirements.
• Foundational knowledge of DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-53, eMASS, vulnerability scanning, POA&M tracking, control assessment, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, organization, quality-control, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work onsite within a United States Air Force financial cybersecurity program.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, system owners, security personnel, engineers, and program offices.
• Support governance forums, technical reviews, leadership briefings, continuity activities, and mission-focused cybersecurity operations.
• Handle sensitive information and apply formal documentation governance, version control, and records-management practices.