Cybersecurity Compliance Advisory Associate

SecureIT; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SecureIT seeks an entry-level Associate to perform hands-on assessment and advisory work on client engagements under the direction of a Manager. You will own assigned workstreams, deliver high-quality deliverables, and engage with clients at the workstream level while the Manager oversees scope and schedule.

Requirements include 1-2 years in security/compliance, knowledge of NIST 800-53, and a Bachelor's in a related field. Progress toward relevant certifications is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in security and compliance within a professional services capacity.
• Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 and other relevant compliance frameworks.
• Experience contributing to assessment or advisory engagements, including evidence review and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and deadlines with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on execution of assigned assessment/advisory tasks with minimal oversight.
• Produce high-quality deliverables (e.g., control assessments, evidence reviews, findings, documentation) on schedule.
• Self-QA work product before submission and incorporate Manager feedback promptly.
• Track and report status and hours for assigned tasks to the Manager.
• Flag scope, timeline, or quality risks within their workstream to the Manager.
• Support evidence/request collection, interview scheduling, and information gathering with the client(s).
• Respond to client questions within their workstream, escalating anything outside their scope to the Manager.
• Represent SecureIT professionally in all client interactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-direction

Time management

Teamwork

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Job description

SecureIT seeks an entry-level Associate to perform hands-on assessment and advisory work on client engagements under the direction of a Manager. You will own assigned workstreams, deliver high-quality deliverables, and engage with clients at the workstream level while the Manager oversees scope and schedule.

Requirements include 1-2 years in security/compliance, knowledge of NIST 800-53, and a Bachelor's in a related field. Progress toward relevant certifications is preferred.