Information Systems Security Analyst (RMF) – Journeyman

Job Description

Company: ECS

Location: Fairfax, US

Job Description

Position Summary

ECS is seeking an Information Systems Security Analyst (RMF) – Journeyman to support the Army National Guard (ARNG) Enterprise Network Operations and Cybersecurity Support (ENOCS) program. Supporting Task 3 — Cybersecurity Operations Support, this role designs, implements, and sustains secure Industrial Control System (ICS) architectures for Defense Critical Infrastructure (DCI) and Operational Technology (OT) environments. The position applies secure configuration baselines, supports RMF and continuous monitoring objectives, and works across cybersecurity operations, engineering, and facility stakeholders to help defend ARNG classified and unclassified network environments in support of Defensive Cyberspace Operations – Internal Defensive Measures (DCO-IDM).

Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

This role contributes to a mission supporting more than 120,000 users and approximately 141,000 endpoints across roughly 2,800 sites in 54 states and territories, including Title 10 and Title 32 missions, mobilization readiness, domestic emergency response, and classified SIPRNet operations. The Information Systems Security Analyst (RMF) – Journeyman operates within ENOCS’ coordinated cyber defense environment, aligning OT/ICS security activities with Task 3 deliverables such as RMF support, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and DCI/OT security operations. The position interfaces with the broader ARNG cyber ecosystem, including coordination with the NETCOM Global Cyber Center, DISA DCDC, SOC operations, USIEM-enabled monitoring, and OT detection capabilities aligned to the program’s future-state DCI/OT approach.

Responsibilities

• Design and sustain secure ICS architectures supporting PLCs, HMIs, SCADA components, and associated control networks within ARNG DCI and OT environments.
• Implement secure segmentation, boundary protection, and remote access approaches for control system environments while preserving operational safety, reliability, and availability.
• Apply and validate secure configuration baselines for ICS assets, including assessment of patch compatibility and potential operational impact before implementation.
• Perform ICS-focused risk assessments and support remediation of vulnerabilities affecting control system assets in alignment with ARNG cybersecurity policy, RMF requirements, and continuous monitoring objectives.
• Coordinate with OT cybersecurity analysts, network engineers, and facility personnel to monitor, detect, and mitigate threats targeting industrial control and operational technology assets.
• Support Task 3 cybersecurity operations by contributing to vulnerability management, security compliance, and secure baseline configuration activities for DCI/OT systems.
• Integrate OT security activities with enterprise cyber defense processes, including coordination with SOC functions and USIEM-enabled monitoring to improve visibility of OT events and detections.
• Collaborate with ARNG and external cyber stakeholders, including the NETCOM Global Cyber Center and DISA DCDC, to support DCO-IDM objectives across classified and unclassified environments.
• Maintain technical documentation, security artifacts, and engineering inputs required for RMF, compliance reviews, and ongoing authorization support for ICS/OT environments.

Required Skills

Required Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship is required

Security Clearance: Secret Eligible

Required Certifications: DCWF Work Role 462-Control Systems Security Specialist — Basic proficiency; must hold ONE OR MORE of the following: DAF 462 (Basic) (ICS)

Experience: 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity

• Experience designing or supporting secure ICS/OT architectures involving PLCs, HMIs, SCADA components, and control networks.
• Experience implementing secure configuration baselines, boundary protection, and network segmentation for operational technology environments.
• Demonstrated ability to assess ICS-specific vulnerabilities, evaluate remediation options, and account for operational safety and availability impacts.
• Experience supporting RMF-related security documentation, compliance activities, or continuous monitoring for control system or mission-critical environments.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with cybersecurity analysts, network engineers, service owners, and facility personnel to resolve security issues affecting control system assets.
• Working knowledge of DCI/OT security operations within classified and unclassified defense environments.

Desired Skills

Desired Qualifications

Security Clearance: Active Secret (preferred)

• Experience supporting DCI/OT cybersecurity activities in an Army, ARNG, or other DoD operational environment.
• Familiarity with USIEM-enabled monitoring, C2C integration, or enterprise cyber detection approaches used to improve visibility across OT and IT environments.
• Experience coordinating incident analysis, threat detection, or remediation activities with SOC teams or other cybersecurity operations personnel.
• Familiarity with ARNG mission requirements spanning Title 10 and Title 32 operations, mobilization readiness, or domestic emergency response support.
• Experience supporting security engineering or compliance activities for environments that include SIPRNet or other classified operational enclaves.

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth, a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

We Value

• Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams
• Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven

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