CYBERSECURITY COMPLIANCE ANALYST (NIST, CJIS)
NextGen Information Services, Inc
Full-time | Contract
Remote
Job description
Position Overview
Silotech Group is seeking an experienced Information System Security Analyst (ISSA) Level II to support the USPS CSS program. This role serves as a frontline cybersecurity professional responsible for protecting enterprise systems and data through proactive security engineering, risk management, and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) support.
The ISSA will play a critical role in implementing security controls, monitoring system compliance, supporting authorization decisions, and advising stakeholders on cybersecurity risk across on-premises and cloud-based environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform security assessments across multiple applications and system domains, including cloud environments.
- Implement, assess, and document security controls in accordance with NIST RMF, ISO, and USPS A&A requirements.
- Support documentation, validation, and accreditation activities for new and existing IT systems.
- Evaluate cybersecurity risk and ensure appropriate treatment from both internal and external compliance perspectives.
- Support development of actionable security artifacts, including security architectures, standards, models, and guidelines.
- Conduct vulnerability and configuration assessments using industry-standard scanning tools.
- Apply security architecture principles and best practices to design and maintain secure IT environments.
- Utilize GRC tools to manage and track A&A and compliance activities.
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the USPS A&A process, advising stakeholders and mentoring new A&A personnel.
- Develop and manage schedules, milestones, and action plans for security initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with technical teams, business units, and executive leadership.
Required Experience
- 3–7 years of experience implementing security controls, conducting risk assessments, and supporting compliance activities.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple large, complex, and high-risk security initiatives.
- Strong working knowledge of NIST RMF, ISO security standards, and A&A processes.
- Experience supporting authorization decisions and ongoing system compliance.
- Proficiency with network and vulnerability scanning tools and technologies.
- Hands-on experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms.
- Proven ability to operate as a cybersecurity SME in enterprise environments.
- Strong organizational, planning, and execution skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefings.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline preferred.
- Degree waiver: Candidates without a relevant degree must possess an additional four (4) years of directly related cybersecurity experience.
Why Silotech
Silotech Group delivers mission-critical cybersecurity solutions to federal customers with precision, integrity, and technical excellence. Our professionals work on high-impact programs supporting national infrastructure while benefiting from a collaborative, forward-leaning culture focused on growth and innovation.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person