Cybersecurity Analyst / Consultant
Gold Systems, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Gold Systems is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst / Consultant (Mid-Level or Senior) to support cybersecurity compliance and risk management activities for federal information systems, including programs supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This role focuses on FISMA compliance, NIST security controls, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including development of security documentation, participation in security assessments, and support for system authorization and continuous monitoring processes across moderate-impact federal systems.
What You’ll Do
Develop and maintain security documentation including System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M;), contingency plans, and other documentation supporting ATO authorization packages.
Support activities across the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle including categorization, control implementation, security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
Participate in security assessments and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes, including preparation of authorization packages and coordination with security assessors.
Support continuous monitoring activities including POA&M; management, remediation tracking, and security control updates.
Review vulnerability scan results and assist with remediation coordination for identified findings.
Collaborate with developers, infrastructure teams, and system owners to implement and document security controls.
Assist with FISMA compliance reporting and federal cybersecurity audits or reviews.
Must-Haves
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
3+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, RMF, or federal information system security.
Knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards including FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), and OMB Circular A-130.
Experience working with ATO authorization packages and security documentation.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust or background investigation.
Nice-to-Haves
Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or similar.
Experience supporting moderate or high-impact federal systems.
Familiarity with cloud security in AWS environments.
Experience with security and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Nessus, SmartCube, or similar platforms.
Travel
Limited travel (approximately 2–3 trips per year) may be required for security assessments, federal program reviews, or collaboration with agency stakeholders.
Compensation
This is a full time position.
Medical and dental benefits
401K
Paid time off
Technology budget
About Gold Systems Gold Systems works on a variety of environmental and natural resource-focused projects for Federal, State, and Tribal Nation clients. Gold Systems provides a unique opportunity to work in a small environment with large technology and clients. Gold Systems offers all employees:
A unique and positive working environment
Competitive salary and benefits
Open access to management
Flexible schedules
Career mentoring
We are not only dedicated to the success of our clients, but also to the success of our staff. Gold Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What You’ll Do
Develop and maintain security documentation including System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M;), contingency plans, and other documentation supporting ATO authorization packages.
Support activities across the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle including categorization, control implementation, security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring.
Participate in security assessments and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes, including preparation of authorization packages and coordination with security assessors.
Support continuous monitoring activities including POA&M; management, remediation tracking, and security control updates.
Review vulnerability scan results and assist with remediation coordination for identified findings.
Collaborate with developers, infrastructure teams, and system owners to implement and document security controls.
Assist with FISMA compliance reporting and federal cybersecurity audits or reviews.
Must-Haves
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field.
3+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity compliance, RMF, or federal information system security.
Knowledge of federal cybersecurity standards including FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), and OMB Circular A-130.
Experience working with ATO authorization packages and security documentation.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust or background investigation.
Nice-to-Haves
Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, or similar.
Experience supporting moderate or high-impact federal systems.
Familiarity with cloud security in AWS environments.
Experience with security and monitoring tools such as Splunk, Nessus, SmartCube, or similar platforms.
Travel
Limited travel (approximately 2–3 trips per year) may be required for security assessments, federal program reviews, or collaboration with agency stakeholders.
Compensation
This is a full time position.
Medical and dental benefits
401K
Paid time off
Technology budget
About Gold Systems Gold Systems works on a variety of environmental and natural resource-focused projects for Federal, State, and Tribal Nation clients. Gold Systems provides a unique opportunity to work in a small environment with large technology and clients. Gold Systems offers all employees:
A unique and positive working environment
Competitive salary and benefits
Open access to management
Flexible schedules
Career mentoring
We are not only dedicated to the success of our clients, but also to the success of our staff. Gold Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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