Security and Compliance Administrator

Prescient Edge; Florida; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.

Comprehensive healthcare benefits.

Substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.

Career development opportunities.

Positive work environment.

Job summary

Prescient Edge is seeking a Security and Compliance Administrator to support a Federal Government client. This role entails enforcing security policies, supporting compliance with FedRAMP, and coordinating incident responses. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and security certifications are desirable.

This full-time position, located in Doral, FL, offers competitive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans, as well as a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DoD IL 4/IL-5, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 security controls.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting security audits and enforcing policies.
• Experience in managing security tools and ensuring compliance with various frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce security policies for data storage and access.
• Support the Authority to Operate process including System Security Plan development.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to track security incidents.

Skills

Security risk assessments

Identity and access management (IAM)

Continuous monitoring

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Zero-trust architecture

Security automation

Compliance reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related field

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Defender

AWS Security Hub

Azure Security Center

Tenable Nessus

Job description

Security and Compliance Administrator - (2985)

Job Title: Security and Compliance Administrator

Location: Doral, FL 33122 US (Primary)

Job Type: Full-Time

Staff: Staff

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Travel: Security Clearance Required

Security Clearance: Secret

Job Description: Prescient Edge is seeking a Security and Compliance Administrator to support a Federal Government client.

Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award.

Prescient Edge believes that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and enforce security policies for data storage, access, and usage, ensuring compliance with FedRAMP, RMF, and DoD cybersecurity mandates.
• Support the Authority to Operate (ATO) process, including System Security Plan (SSP) development, security assessments, and continuous monitoring of vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to track security incidents, recommend mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 and DoD IL 4/IL-5 requirements. Submit the Security & Risk Assessment Report, detailing security posture, ATO status updates, and compliance remediation efforts.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Knowledge and capability to implement and maintain security and compliance frameworks across cloud and on-premises environments, ensuring adherence to DoD IL 4/IL-5, FedRAMP, and NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 security controls.
• Proficiency in security risk assessments, identity and access management (IAM), continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of zero-trust architecture, security automation, and compliance reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting security audits, enforcing security policies, managing security tools such as SIEMs, vulnerability scanners, and identity management solutions, and ensuring compliance with DoD and IC security frameworks.
• Experience with security tools such as Splunk, Microsoft Defender, AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center, and Tenable Nessus.

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Security, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in security and compliance management.
• Desirable but not required certifications include CISSP, CISM, or AWS Certified Security – Specialty.

Security clearance: Secret

EEO Statement: Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law.