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NIST 800-53 Jobs in Cybersecurity

NIST SP 800-53 is the control catalogue behind FISMA and FedRAMP, mandatory for US federal information systems and the contractors that build them. It underpins most federal authorisation work, so demand concentrates in cleared GRC, security-controls assessor and ISSO roles.

54 open roles mention NIST 800-53

Typical roles

  • ISSO
  • Security Controls Assessor
  • GRC Analyst
  • Compliance Engineer

Common certifications

Latest NIST 800-53 roles

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SpyCloudWashington, D.C. Metro Area

$160,000 - $190,000ExecutiveRemote
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SpyCloudWashington, D.C. Metro Area

$127,000 - $165,000SalesRemote
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OnapsisBucharest, Romania

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SpyCloud

$127,000 - $165,000Solutions EngineeringRemote
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Frequently asked questions

What is NIST 800-53?
NIST SP 800-53 is the control catalogue behind FISMA and FedRAMP, mandatory for US federal information systems and the contractors that build them. It underpins most federal authorisation work, so demand concentrates in cleared GRC, security-controls assessor and ISSO roles.
How many cybersecurity jobs require NIST 800-53?
We currently list 54 active cybersecurity roles that mention NIST 800-53, refreshed continuously across 150+ security employers.
What roles work with NIST 800-53?
NIST 800-53 compliance and security work is most common in roles like ISSO, Security Controls Assessor, GRC Analyst, Compliance Engineer.
What certifications relate to NIST 800-53?
Roles involving NIST 800-53 often value certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM.
Can NIST 800-53 cybersecurity jobs be done remotely?
Many roles that mention NIST 800-53 offer remote or hybrid arrangements. Browse our remote cybersecurity jobs to filter for fully-remote positions.

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