[Remote] ATO Security Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IronArch Technology is an award-winning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in providing innovative solutions and world-class services to Federal Government clients. They are seeking an ATO Security Analyst to support the Department of Veterans Affairs in maintaining cybersecurity compliance across VA research environments, focusing on documentation and the RMF process.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, review, and maintain ATO and ATC packages including system security plans (SSPs), control implementation statements, FISMA documents, and POA&Ms across a portfolio of VA research systemsOwn the tracking and resolution of open POA&M items, keep authorization schedules current, and make sure nothing falls through the cracksSupport all RMF steps from security categorization through authorization, coordinating directly with VA ISOs, ISSOs, site managers, and system owners to close gaps and hit deadlinesAnswer cybersecurity compliance questions using current VA Handbooks, Directives, and NIST guidanceConduct security assessment reviews for VA research submissions, work within the VA's Continuous Authorization and Monitoring (CAM) framework, and support product installation planning for major system changesLead client-facing meetings on ATO topics regularlySkillsBachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or another engineering or technical discipline, plus 5 years of relevant experience13 years of relevant experience may substitute in lieu of a degree (8 additional years may substitute for education per contract requirements)Hands-on experience with the full RMF lifecycle, categorization through authorizationComfortable creating and maintaining SSPs, control implementation statements, POA&Ms, and FISMA security documentation without a lot of handholdingWorking knowledge of NIST SP 800-53Ability to read authorization documentation, find the gaps, build a plan to address them, and communicate it clearly to people who may not have a security backgroundAbility to manage a lot of open items simultaneously including multiple systems, multiple deadlines, and different expiration windows while keeping everything current and accurateAbility to obtain and maintain a VA Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determinationU.S. citizenship requiredComfortable using AI tools to assist with documentation drafting, artifact review, and compliance gap analysisUnderstands that AI accelerates RMF documentation work, but that accuracy and human review are non-negotiable in an authorization contextExperience with ServiceNow's Continuous Authorization and Monitoring (CAM) applicationFamiliarity with VHA Research and Development Policies, VA Handbook 1200, and VA 6500 Handbooks and DirectivesExperience supporting ATOs for specialized or connected devicesAn active Public Trust clearanceBenefitsCompetitive compensation and market-leading bonus opportunitiesMedical, dental and vision benefits where a significant portion of the premium is subsidized by IronArch.For qualifying high deductible health plans, IronArch also contributes towards a Health Reimbursement Account to cover eligible medical expensesCompany-provided healthcare concierge assistance to help explain your coverage in plain language; help you find, choose, and schedule quality care; and address billing, benefit, or claims concerns, potentially saving hours of your time401(k) retirement plan where the company contributes dollar for dollar up to 3 percent, and 50 cents on the dollar for the 4th and 5th percent with immediate entry and immediate vesting20 days of PTO accumulated per calendar year11paid holidaysBereavement, jury duty, parental (maternity/paternity/adoption), and military leavesSabbatical programsCompany-paid short- and long-term disabilityCompany-paid life insuranceVoluntary life, accidental and indemnity income replacement benefitsProfessional development reimbursementHealth club reimbursementMatching donation program and annual philanthropic activitiesPet insuranceCompany OverviewIronArch Technology is a federal consultancy company. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.ironarchtechnology.com.