Cybersecurity Compliance Associate — Advisory

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

Job summary

SecureIT is seeking an Associate - Cybersecurity Compliance & Advisory to perform hands-on assessment and advisory work on client engagements under a Manager. The role emphasizes ownership of workstreams, quality outputs, and professional client interactions.

As part of SecureIT’s talent pool model, Associates collaborate across engagements; growth toward Sr. Associate responsibilities includes scoping, budgeting, and increasing client ownership while delivering high-quality evidence reviews and

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of security and compliance experience in 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

• 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.

Skills

Security & compliance knowledge

NIST 800-53 knowledge

Assessment/advisory experience

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Security certifications in progress (Sec+/CySA+/CCSK)

Job description

SecureIT is seeking an Associate - Cybersecurity Compliance & Advisory to perform hands-on assessment and advisory work on client engagements under a Manager. The role emphasizes ownership of workstreams, quality outputs, and professional client interactions.

As part of SecureIT’s talent pool model, Associates collaborate across engagements; growth toward Sr. Associate responsibilities includes scoping, budgeting, and increasing client ownership while delivering high-quality evidence reviews and