Cybersecurity Analyst/ATO Specialist

Louisville, Kentucky

Business Performance Systems
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Job Description

Summary:

Join a stable and growing company on a long-term Federal project with variety and interesting challenges. We are looking for a Cybersecurity Analyst who fully understands the Authorization to Operate (ATO) lifecycle process and can independently perform all aspects of ATO package development, from initiation to completion. The position is full-time and remote. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, 401k plan with employer matching, and a tuition reimbursement program. 1099 acceptable. We welcome applications from individuals with federal government experience, including those who have recently retired.

Responsibilities:
  • Draft all documentation that is needed for Authorization to Operate (ATO)
  • packages for all systems identified for a federal agency.
  • Draft technical architectural and data flow diagrams for systems that are missing these elements in the Enterprise Architecture Repository (EAR).
  • Develop plan of action and milestones documentation.
  • Fix vulnerabilities findings identified during security testing.
  • Provide security and systems configuration recommendations to comply with security requirements.
  • Conduct security control assessments on all identified systems.
  • Draft technical templates.
  • Provide assistance on evaluating and executing the existing ATOs transition the access controls for NIST regulations.
Qualifications - Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
  • Minimum 5+ years IT experience (preferably in cybersecurity)
  • Minimum 3+ years ATO package development experience for one or more federal agencies, including knowledge of and experience with all applicable regulatory requirements and related guidance (FIPS, NIST SP 800 publications, etc.)
  • CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification (CISSP preferred)
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.
Qualifications - Highly Desired:
  • Master's degree in a related field
  • 5+ years' experience with ATO package development
  • Dept. of Health & Human Services experience (preferably in cybersecurity)
  • Additional, relevant certifications (AWS, etc.)
Compensation:
  • $103,000 to $121,000/yr, based on capability and experience
Other:
  • Location: Remote
  • Telecommuting: Yes
  • Hours: Full Time
About BUSINESS PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS:

Business Performance Systems is a successful, well-established small business composed of dedicated, skilled consultants supporting high-priority government projects. We provide our staff with a great degree of autonomy and growth potential in a company that combines the entrepreneurial environment of a small business with the maturity and financial stability of a large company. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Business Performance Systems is an equal opportunity employer.

Date Posted: 16 May 2025
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