Junior Cyber Security Analyst (R-00168)

Truezerotech; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent medical coverage

PTO and holidays

401(k) company match

Training and certifications

Job summary

True Zero Technologies is seeking a Junior Cyber Security Assurance Analyst to support security assessments of a cloud-based, NIST-regulated system. You will work with federal clients and the Security team to document controls, track deficiencies, and support continuous monitoring and release activities.

The role requires developing formal security documentation and contributing to security work streams during system changes and deployments.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or 4+ years in a related field.
• 1+ years supporting federal system security assessments.
• 1+ years developing formal security documentation.
• 1+ years assessing and remediating security findings.
• 1+ years exposure to the SDLC.
• 1+ years Release/Change Management experience.
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-series guidelines.
• Active clearance or ability to obtain one.
• U.S. work authorized.

Responsibilities

• Implement, administer, and use cybersecurity tools and policies to ensure secure operations.
• Deploy and secure security systems, firewalls, vulnerability management, and forensics utilities.
• Develop plans to safeguard information and ensure continuity.
• Monitor and respond to cyber events and incidents.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits validating security controls.
• Provide cybersecurity training and outreach organization-wide.

Skills

NIST SP 800-series

Security documentation

SDLC exposure

Release/Change management

Written communication

Team collaboration

Oral communication

Federal security assessments

Education

BA/BS degree or 4 years related experience

Tools

Security tools & applications

Job description

True Zero Technologies, a veteran‑owned small business, was founded on the principle that the purposeful enablement of people and technology in an organization directly ties to the quality of its outcomes. True Zero recognizes that said outcomes begin and end with our people, and that is what we have built, a community of like‑minded, driven, and passionate individuals and innovators who are aligned in a common goal of delivering top tier services to our customers. In 2023, True Zero was recognized as a “Best Places to Work” in two categories ("Prosperous and Thriving" ($5MM – $50MM in gross revenue) and "Mid‑Atlantic Region" (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV)) and in 2022, was recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 5000 Fastest Growing Companies.

The Junior Cyber Security Assurance Analyst will be responsible for providing support for system security assessments of a cloud‑based, NIST‑regulated system. Works with technical and functional teams to define, document, and deliver security documentation and artifacts that demonstrate compliance with required security controls. Supports the remediation and tracking of identified deficiencies and works with the Security team to support continuous diagnostic and monitoring programs as needed. Supports the security work stream within the system release/change management process. Reviews planned system changes, helps identify and document security impacts, helps coordinate security scanning, testing, reporting as well as production readiness and post‑implementation support activities.

Successful candidates will work closely with U.S. Federal Government clients, including Information System Security Officers (ISSO), System Owner, Cyber security team, and other groups as needed on release related activities. Updates established work plans for Security release activities.

Responsibilities

• Implement, administer, and use cybersecurity tools, systems and applications; develop policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure secure enterprise‑wise operations, performance and resiliency.
• Deploy and secure security systems, application layer and traditional firewalls, vulnerability management and forensics utilities, and other infrastructure deployed and maintained by the Information Security Office.
• Develop plans to safeguard information against unauthorized access modification, and destruction, and ensure organizational continuity of operations.
• Monitor, research, and respond to cyber related events and incidents such as malicious code detection, intrusion detection, system configuration, and patch management issues.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and validate that system functionality and security controls are implemented appropriately according to policy and industry best practices.
• Conduct cybersecurity training and outreach organization‑wide.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree, or at least 4 years of experience in a related field
• Minimum 1+ years supporting or conducting federal system security assessments
• Minimum 1+ years developing formal security documentation
• Minimum 1+ years assessing and remediating security findings
• Minimum 1+ years exposure to the SDLC
• Minimum 1+ years experience with Release Management or Change Management
• Thorough knowledge of NIST SP 800‑series security guidelines
• Active clearance, or ability and willingness to submit for a clearance may be required
• Approved to work in the United States
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary, paid twice per month
• Best in class medical coverage
• 100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero
• Company-wide new business incentive programs
• Contribution incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.)
• 3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 paid holidays annually
• 401(k) program with 100% company match on the first 4%
• Monthly reimbursement of cell phone and home internet costs
• Paternity/maternity leave
• Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills