Remote Junior Systems Analyst & Security Compliance Auditor

Axiom Consultants; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Consultants is seeking a Junior Systems Analyst / Security Compliance Auditor for a remote role with occasional on-site meetings at NOAA/NMFS offices in Silver Spring, MD. You will support cybersecurity and compliance initiatives in a federal IT environment, helping maintain continuous compliance with federal mandates and agency policies.

The position emphasizes audits, security assessments, policy reviews, and remediation recommendations, with opportunities to contribute to risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in IT/cybersecurity.
• 1–3 years of IT systems administration, cybersecurity, security compliance, or audit experience.
• Understanding of NIST RMF, FISMA, and security compliance standards.
• Experience with JCAM application designed to help federal agencies streamline compliance, security, and authorization processes is preferred.
• Experience performing vulnerability assessments, system security reviews, or compliance audits.
• Ability to analyze technical security findings and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Strong written communication skills with experience preparing technical reports and documentation in Word or PowerPoint format.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Security Compliance & Audit Support: assist in developing and executing a comprehensive IT security audit program designed to evaluate compliance across systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Policy Review & Process Improvement: review existing IT security policies, procedures, and documentation to evaluate effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Reporting & Risk Management: document audit findings and security assessment results in detailed reports for management review, identify vulnerabilities and risks.
• Cybersecurity Compliance Support: provide support in interpreting and applying federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks and standards; assist with RMF, FISMA, and agency policies.

Skills

NIST RMF knowledge

FISMA knowledge

Security auditing

Vulnerability assessment

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

Tools

JCAM application

Job description

Axiom Consultants is seeking a Junior Systems Analyst / Security Compliance Auditor for a remote role with occasional on-site meetings at NOAA/NMFS offices in Silver Spring, MD. You will support cybersecurity and compliance initiatives in a federal IT environment, helping maintain continuous compliance with federal mandates and agency policies.

The position emphasizes audits, security assessments, policy reviews, and remediation recommendations, with opportunities to contribute to risk