Remote Junior Systems Analyst & Security Compliance Auditor

Axiom Consultants; Rockville (MD); Hybride; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Axiom Consultants is hiring a Junior Systems Analyst / Security Compliance Auditor to support cybersecurity and compliance in a federal IT environment. This remote role includes occasional on-site meetings at NOAA/NMFS offices in Silver Spring, MD.

The successful candidate will assist in audits, security assessments, policy reviews, and risk reporting, helping strengthen the organization’s security posture in line with FISMA, RMF, and related standards. Collaboration with teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, cybersecurity, CS, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years in IT security, systems administration, or audit.
• Basic understanding of NIST RMF and FISMA.
• Experience with JCAM for federal compliance processes preferred.
• Experience performing vulnerability assessments and audits.
• Strong written communication for technical reports and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsabilités

• Assist in developing and executing a comprehensive IT security audit program across systems and infrastructure.
• Perform security assessments, configuration reviews, and vulnerability testing per federal requirements.
• Support continuous monitoring to maintain compliance with regulations and baselines.
• Review policies and procedures, recommending improvements and controls.
• Document audit findings and remediation plans for management review.

Connaissances

Security auditing

Vulnerability assessment

Technical writing

Independent work

Formation

Bachelor's in IT

Outils

JCAM

Description du poste

Axiom Consultants is hiring a Junior Systems Analyst / Security Compliance Auditor to support cybersecurity and compliance in a federal IT environment. This remote role includes occasional on-site meetings at NOAA/NMFS offices in Silver Spring, MD.

The successful candidate will assist in audits, security assessments, policy reviews, and risk reporting, helping strengthen the organization’s security posture in line with FISMA, RMF, and related standards. Collaboration with teams is essential.