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Diligent Consulting Inc

Security Analyst/RMF SME

Diligent Consulting Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Overview Security Analyst / RMF SME (Contingent Upon Award) – Diligent Consulting Inc. for Government Publishing Office (GPO). Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid/On-site). Remote: must be within commuting distance of GPO HQ 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.

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 Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), CI/CD, and secure DevOps practices. The program advances 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.

Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Internet Publishing

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