Job Title:
Security Analyst / RMF SME
(Contingent Upon Award)
Hiring Company:
Diligent Consulting Inc.
Client:
Government Publishing Office (GPO)
Location:
Washington, D.C. (Hybrid/On-site)
Remote:
Need to be within commuting distance of GPO HQ office in D.C. for monthly and ad hoc meetings.
Clearance:
Public Trust or ability to obtain (higher clearance may be required)
Estimated Period of Performance:
September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2029
Overview:
This position is contingent upon contract award.Diligent Consulting Inc. is seeking an experienced Security Analyst to support the Government Publishing Office (GPO) as part of the agency’s SecDevOps Program — a cybersecurity modernization initiative designed to strengthen the enterprise security posture through the adoption of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), CI/CD, and secure DevOps practices.This program plays a critical role in advancing GPO’s mission to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its digital platforms, systems, and services.
The Security Analyst will perform real-time security event triage and response based on telemetry from GPO's cybersecurity platforms and systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a Security Analyst supporting the GPO’s SecDevOps cybersecurity mission.
- Investigate security alerts and perform initial and in-depth triage.
- Escalate confirmed incidents based on severity, scope, and organizational impact.
- Correlate security events and telemetry across various platforms and tools.
- Contribute to incident documentation, including After-Action Reports (AARs) and lessons learned.
- Support response activities in alignment with GPO’s cybersecurity frameworks and SOPs.
- Collaborate with cyber engineers, developers, and IT operations staff to improve detection and response mechanisms.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
- 10+ years of relevant technical experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or related domains.
- Strong knowledge of SIEM platforms, log analysis, and incident response processes.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance (and higher, as required).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience supporting federal government or public sector clients.
- Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, or Zero Trust principles.
- Industry certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIA, or equivalent.
Why Join Diligent?
Diligent Consulting Inc. is a trusted provider of IT and cybersecurity services to federal clients. Our teams work on high-impact, mission-critical programs that shape the future of digital government. As a Security Analyst with us, you’ll contribute to protecting vital national information systems while growing your cybersecurity expertise in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
