[Remote] Senior InfoSec Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Rise8 builds custom, secure software for government organizations, focusing on impactful results. They are seeking a Senior InfoSec Analyst to lead cybersecurity initiatives, collaborate with teams on best practices, and ensure client satisfaction while managing complex security systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply cybersecurity best practices across systems, applications, and cloud environments
• Lead portions of cybersecurity assessments across the technology stack, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending remediation strategies
• Assist in shaping cybersecurity risk management activities, helping prioritize and guide security initiatives to protect critical assets
• Engage with external cybersecurity and compliance organizations to support alignment with Continuous RMF (cRMF) and DoD frameworks
• Lead incident response investigations for medium-complexity events, conducting root cause analyses and proposing resilience improvements
• Provide cybersecurity education and regular reporting on risks, metrics, and issues to technical and leadership audiences
• Mentor junior team members, supporting skills development and fostering a culture of proactive security practices
• Champion AI-augmented ways of working across your engagement(s), leveraging AI tooling to accelerate delivery, reduce cycle time, and drive better outcomes at scale

Skills

• 6–10 years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, security operations, or related fields
• BA/BS degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, including risk management, vulnerability management, encryption, boundary defense, auditing, and authentication
• Proficient with cloud, application, and platform security practices, including CIS benchmarks, container security, and cloud-native security tools
• Experience implementing and managing security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, anti-malware solutions, vulnerability scanners, encryption technologies, and IAM platforms
• Strong familiarity with DoD security frameworks (e.g., DoD RMF, NIST 800-53) and exposure to Impact Level (IL4, IL5, IL6) requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical audiences
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP (or Associate CISSP), CISM, CySA+, or equivalent
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP) or security-related certifications (e.g., Security+, CCSK) are a plus
• U.S. citizenship
• Experience working within a Continuous RMF (cRMF) environment or applying continuous monitoring best practices
• Hands-on experience with cloud security tools, vulnerability management platforms, and compliance automation frameworks
• Proven ability to communicate security risks and recommendations to both technical teams and business stakeholders
• Ability to balance security requirements with mission needs, advising on risk-based decision-making in government or highly regulated environments

Benefits

• Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce
• Premium Insurance: We cover up to 100% of the employee premium and up to 80% of the combined dependent premium on our base health plan, depending on pay band. We also cover 100% of the premium for employee and dependent Dental and Vision as well as employee premiums for Life and Disability coverage.
• Retirement: 401k match at 10% gross pay.
• Paid time off (PTO): 4 weeks combined accrued vacation and sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, your birthday, jury duty, and bereavement.
• Education & Training: Accrued budget of up to $3,500 per year for classes, travel, events, and materials.
• Home Office and Merch: We offer $750 per year for home office technology and equipment as well as $100 per year for Rise8 merch from our Swag Store.
• Wellness Budget: To encourage and support a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, we cover 100% reimbursement on a variety of wellness activities and products, up to $500 per calendar year.
• Rise8 is part of the Life Time Corporate Partner program. In lieu of your $500 annual wellness benefit, you can instead get a $75 monthly credit towards a Life Time membership ($900 annual benefit).
• Equipment: We offer a MacBook Pro

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