CYBER SECURITY ASSESSOR

MCSG Technologies; Oklahoma City (OK); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays and more

Résumé du poste

MCSG Technologies in Oklahoma City, OK seeks an entry-level Cybersecurity Assessor to support security assessments and continuous monitoring for federal information systems. Under supervision, you will assist senior professionals with evaluating security controls (NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5) and reviewing technical documentation.

The role also involves scripting tasks, automation support, evidence collection, and maintaining assessment artifacts.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with information system architecture, networking concepts, system documentation, or software development (coursework or projects acceptable).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Foundational knowledge of at least one security or risk management framework such as NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, ISO 20001, or other RMF frameworks (coursework or self-study acceptable).

Responsabilités

• Assist federal staff and cybersecurity professionals in performing Continuous Monitoring and Security Assessments.
• Support review of policies, procedures, system documentation, artifacts, and evidence for compliance.
• Identify and document security weaknesses and potential risk factors.
• Communicate weaknesses and remediation steps to stakeholders under supervision.
• Maintain organized assessment documentation traceable to objectives.
• Manage large volumes of assessment evidence and artifacts.
• Balance multiple assessment activities and deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Work with multiple teams and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Perform basic scripting tasks to support assessments and automate evidence collection.

Connaissances

NIST RMF

Networking basics

Scripting basics

Microsoft Office

Formation

Associate's degree in CS/Info Systems/Cybersecurity

Outils

GRC tools

Description du poste

JOB SUMMARY:

MCSG is seeking a highly motivated entry-level Cybersecurity Assessor to support security assessments and continuous monitoring activities for federal information systems. You will work under close supervision, assisting senior cybersecurity professionals with evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of security controls (e.g., NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5), reviewing technical documentation, and supporting basic automation or scripting tasks that improve assessment efficiency. Work Schedule: Onsite position. Location: Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, OK

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Assist federal staff, project managers, and cybersecurity professionals in performing Continuous Monitoring and Security Assessments of information systems and applications.
• Support the review of policies, procedures, system documentation, artifacts, and other evidence to determine system compliance with applicable federal and organizational policies.
• Help identify and document security weaknesses, assess the significance of vulnerabilities, and clearly describe potential risk factors.
• Under the guidance of senior staff, communicate identified weaknesses and recommended remediation steps to federal staff and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, well-organized assessment documentation that is clear, defensible, and traceable to stated objectives.
• Request, review, track, and validate large volumes of assessment evidence in a systematic and organized manner.
• Assist in balancing competing assessment activities and multiple concurrent deadlines while maintaining thoroughness and quality across risk management projects.
• Work effectively as part of multiple assessment teams while maintaining ownership and accountability for assigned tasks.
• Under close supervision, perform basic technical and scripting tasks to support assessments, such as:
• Supporting automation of evidence collection, reporting, or tracking activities.
• Helping maintain internal tools, templates, or tracking systems used by the cybersecurity team.

Simple scripts or data processing to support evidence analysis or reporting.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Familiarity with information system architecture, networking concepts, system documentation, or software development (coursework or projects acceptable).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Foundational knowledge of at least one security or risk management framework such as NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, ISO 20001, or other RMF frameworks (coursework or self-study acceptable).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using GRC tools, cybersecurity assessment platforms, or information system tracking tools (through labs, internships, or academic projects).
• Exposure to system lifecycle implementation, including documenting and maintaining systems through RMF or similar lifecycles.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, security controls, vulnerability scanning methodologies, system architecture, and common security frameworks.
• Knowledge or experience supporting configuration management, change control processes, or software development (e.g., capstone or team projects).
• Technology, Mechanical Engineer or other related disciplines.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

No prior experience is required

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Associate's degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.5, including completion of relevant programming courses; or a higher degree (e.g., Bachelor's) in a related field.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

ABOUT US:

At MCSG Technologies, we believe the path to success begins by empowering our employees to do what is best for our customers. This helps create value for our customers and business partners through efficiencies and cost-effective relationships that are built on trust, while delivering on-time and within budget. Our company ethos is simple Empowered to serve our customers, our communities, our colleagues. If you would like to learn more, please visit our website at www.mcsgtech.com or find us on Glassdoor.

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays and more

Learn more about MCSG Technologies benefits: https://www.mcsgtech.com/benefits/

COLORADO'S EQUAL PAY ACT

In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; MCSG Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

EOE STATEMENT:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION:

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)