Government and Infrastructure - Service Delivery Center - Cybersecurity - ISSO Analyst

Government & Infrastructure – Service Delivery Cetner - Cyber Security, Strategy Risk, Compliance and Resiliency Analyst

From strategy to execution, the Government & Infrastructure (G&I) practice of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

The Opportunity

The Service Delivery Center is made up of high-performing, US-based resources who work closely with our experienced professionals to deliver project-based work and managed services to our federal clients. The Service Delivery Center is a core component of the Government & Public Sector practice (GPS). This role is part of our Cybersecurity – Strategy, Risk, Compliance & Resiliency (“SRC&R”) team within our Service Delivery Center. This team assists our clients with aligning a security management strategy with their business goals by assessing, designing, training, implementing and operating cybersecurity processes and solutions. This function is supported by our strategic alliances with third-party vendors and leveraging cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF, NIST 800-53r5, NIST 800-37r2). 

The Analyst supports Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and and Security Control Assessment (SCA) support across the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle. Working under the direction of senior team members, the Analyst helps maintain authorization documentation, organize and evaluate evidence, prepare systems for assessment, track remediation activities, execute continuous monitoring tasks and keep system records current. This role is designed for an early-career practitioner who wants to build strong, hands-on federal RMF delivery experience.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support RMF delivery for assigned federal information systems by maintaining documentation, tracking actions and helping system owners and government security personnel complete authorization activities.
• Support RMF Prepare activities by maintaining system information, stakeholder lists, asset and component inventories, authorization boundary information, data-flow documentation, interconnections and risk context.
• Assist with information-type identification, NIST SP 800-60 mapping and FIPS 199 security categorization, and document the rationale and supporting information for review.
• Support control baseline selection and tailoring by documenting overlays, scoping decisions, organization-defined parameters, common controls and system-specific responsibilities.
• Draft and update authorization artifacts, including System Security Plans, control implementation statements, inventories, diagrams, assessment-readiness materials and supporting appendices.
• Collect, organize and map policies, procedures, configurations, screenshots, tickets, scan outputs and other evidence to applicable NIST SP 800-53 controls and assessment objectives.
• Review implementation statements and evidence for completeness, consistency and traceability, and elevate gaps or conflicting information to senior team members.
• Prepare evidence packages, interview materials, document-request trackers and response logs to help systems move efficiently through security control assessments.
• Participate in evidence-gathering sessions and control interviews with system owners, engineers, application teams and assessors; capture decisions, action items and follow-up requests.
• Assist with drafting assessment responses, findings, risk statements and corrective actions while preserving the independence of the assessment team.
• Create and maintain POA&M records, including weaknesses, responsible parties, milestones, scheduled completion dates, remediation evidence and closure documentation.
• Track POA&M progress, follow up on overdue actions, validate that required evidence has been provided and escalate schedule or risk issues.
• Execute continuous monitoring activities, including scheduled control reviews, vulnerability and configuration reporting, evidence refreshes and recurring status deliverables.
• Support security impact analyses for proposed system changes and document the affected components, controls, evidence and authorization artifacts.
• Review vulnerability scan results, STIG or CIS benchmark results and configuration data; help connect technical findings to NIST controls and remediation activities.
• Maintain accurate system records, workflows and authorization artifacts in federal governance, risk and compliance tools such as eMASS, JCAM, CSAM or Xacta.
• Perform first-level quality checks using established templates and checklists to identify missing information, inconsistent dates, unsupported conclusions and formatting issues.
• Track assigned deliverables and commitments, communicate progress clearly and raise blockers or emerging risks promptly.
• Collaborate effectively with engagement team members and client stakeholders, incorporate feedback and complete assigned work within expected timeframes.
• Stay current on federal cybersecurity requirements and actively develop technical, writing and RMF delivery skills.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Working knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements and standards, including NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53 and 800-53A, FIPS 199 and 200, and FISMA.
• Understanding of the NIST Risk Management Framework lifecycle and the roles of system owners, ISSOs, ISSMs, assessors and Authorizing Officials.
• Ability to analyze technical and procedural information and translate it into clear, accurate security documentation.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing evidence, maintaining trackers and updating authorization artifacts.
• Ability to organize multiple assignments, meet deadlines and follow established quality-control procedures.
• Clear written and verbal communication with technical stakeholders, client personnel and engagement team members.

To Qualify for the Role You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, information systems, computer science, engineering, business or a related field.
• 1-3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, compliance or information technology, including hands-on experience supporting federal RMF activities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret level clearance
• Must be comfortable working in a hybrid environment
• Experience developing or maintaining RMF documentation, collecting and organizing control evidence, supporting assessment readiness, tracking POA&Ms or executing continuous monitoring activities.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Federal authorization package development and maintenance.
  • NIST SP 800-53 control implementation statements and evidence mapping.
  • Security control assessment preparation and response coordination.
  • POA&M tracking, remediation support or continuous monitoring reporting.
  • Federal governance, risk and compliance tools such as eMASS, JCAM, CSAM or Xacta.
  • Technical security artifacts such as network diagrams, inventories, vulnerability scans, STIG or CIS benchmark results, change records or configuration data.
  • Flexibility to travel up to 20%.

Ideally, You Will Also Have

•      CompTIA Security+, ISC2 CGRC or another relevant cybersecurity or risk management certification.

• Prior experience supporting a federal agency, consulting engagement, service delivery center or managed service.

What We Look For

We seek curious, dependable professionals who take ownership of assigned work, pay close attention to detail and want to build federal RMF skills. Successful candidates communicate clearly, collaborate well, ask thoughtful questions and respond constructively to feedback.

What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job is: 
• • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $73,100 to $109,200
  • Bay Area California offices – $75,400 to $113,500
  • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $61,200 to $100,500 
• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

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