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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Assessment & Authorization (SA&A) Analyst (Job 1458) - **Company:** Dhl Express (usa), Inc. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $126,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Security Content Automation Protocol, Google Cloud, Information Technology, Splunk - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59665930-security-assessment-authorization-sa-a-analyst-job-1458 ## About the Role * Minimum of five (5) years of experience in developing and maintaining ATO security packages and helping customers with the RMF and ATO lifecycle * 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 * Working 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. * Strong knowledge of security standards and best practices. * Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills. * Strong cross-team collaboration and coordination across diverse audiences and stakeholders * Prior experience with Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP) within a large government environment (FedRAMP certified) preferred * Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance Basic Compensation: $115,000 - $126,000 yearly salary The salary range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The final offer may vary based on skills, experience, geographic location, market conditions, and internal equity. Additional compensation may include performance incentives and program-specific awards. We do not use salary history to determine compensation, in line with applicable law. ## Description DLH is seeking a Security Assessment & Authorization Analyst to join our team. The Security Assessment & Authorization Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) security packages and authorization documentation and working across the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle for assigned systems. You will have worked with customers to understand technologies, develop security documentation, assess vulnerabilities, document and implement security controls, manage POA&Ms, and help move solutions successfully through authorization. The ideal candidate will have experience developing ATO packages, have prior experience performing multiple steps within the RMF framework, and enjoy working across diverse teams to solve cybersecurity and compliance challenges., * Support the development and maintenance of ATO security packages and authorization documentation * Assess security controls to ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 requirements * Prior experience with the RMF lifecycle and supporting customers in obtaining Authority to Operate security packages * Develop, manage, and update Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) * Analyze STIG and SCAP requirements to ensure document compliance * Track vulnerabilities through remediation, mitigation, and/or risk acceptance * Evaluate environmental and configuration changes to determine impacts to the security posture of assigned systems * Recommend mitigating controls and countermeasures ## Related Videos - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Cloud Run- the rise of serverless and containerization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/106-cloud-run-the-rise-of-serverless-and-containerization) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Software Developer Salary in Austria [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/213-software-developer-salary-in-austria-2023)