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Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) Analyst, Sr (Job 1457)

DLH · Bethesda, Maryland

Posted 6 days ago · $135,000 - $150,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
6 days
DLH 's roles stay open a median of 23 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
57% of DLH 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at DLH
moderate
5 stale, 1 reposted of 21 open
Hiring momentum
49 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from DLH 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for DLH .

About this role

The Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) Analyst, Sr is responsible for developing and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) security packages and authorization documentation while navigating the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle. Daily tasks include assessing security controls, managing Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), analyzing compliance with security standards, and collaborating with diverse teams to address cybersecurity challenges.

Our read on this posting4.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of DLH as an employer.

What you need

  • Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in developing and maintaining ATO security packages
  • Experience developing clear, concise documentation describing system configuration, operations, and security controls
  • Prior experience working with security tools such as Tenable, Splunk, and GRC JCAM
  • Strong knowledge of Federal security guidelines, standards, and control frameworks (such as NIST SP 800-53)
  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CGRC (CAP), CISA, CompTIA Security+, CISSP) required

Nice to have

  • Prior experience with Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP) within a large government environment (FedRAMP certified) preferred

What you get

  • Personal Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching component
  • Training for career development
  • Access to e-learning suite for formal and informal learning

Worth weighing

  • Salary range is $135,000 - $150,000, which may vary based on multiple factors
  • No specific mention of remote work options or flexibility in hours
  • Requires obtaining a Public Trust clearance, which may involve a lengthy process

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Listed by DLH on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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