Security & Compliance Analyst

ASSYST, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

401(k) retirement plan

disability insurance

flexible spending accounts

Job summary

ASSYST, Inc. is seeking a Security & Compliance Analyst to support cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, and security operations activities. This onsite position is based in Sterling, VA.

The role involves supporting security assessments, audits, and risk management, monitoring security controls, and assisting with vulnerability management and remediation tracking. A US citizenship with ability to obtain clearance is required, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in cybersecurity, information security, IT compliance, risk management, or related field.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related discipline.
• CompTIA Security+ or Network+ certification preferred/required.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, security controls, vulnerabilities, and risk management.
• Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-53, FISMA, CIS Controls, or similar standards.
• Basic understanding of network security, endpoint security, identity and access management, and vulnerability management.
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting Federal, State, or other highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Support security and compliance assessments, audits, and risk management activities.
• Monitor and evaluate security controls, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Assist with vulnerability management, security assessments, and remediation tracking.
• Maintain security documentation, policies, procedures, risk registers, and compliance evidence.
• Support implementation and monitoring of security controls aligned with NIST, FISMA, CIS, or other applicable frameworks.
• Assist with security incident documentation, investigation, and escalation.
• Review system logs, security alerts, vulnerability reports, and other security information.
• Track identified security weaknesses and work with technical teams to support timely remediation.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Compliance

Security controls

NIST/FISMA/CIS

Incident response

Documentation

Communication

Federal experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Security+ Certification

Job description

ASSYST is seeking a Security & Compliance Analyst to support cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, and security operations activities. This is an onsite position based in Sterling, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Support security and compliance assessments, audits, and risk management activities.
• Monitor and evaluate security controls, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Assist with vulnerability management, security assessments, and remediation tracking.
• Maintain security documentation, policies, procedures, risk registers, and compliance evidence.
• Support implementation and monitoring of security controls aligned with NIST, FISMA, CIS, or other applicable frameworks.
• Assist with security incident documentation, investigation, and escalation.
• Review system logs, security alerts, vulnerability reports, and other security information.
• Track identified security weaknesses and work with technical teams to support timely remediation.

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT compliance, risk management, or a related field.
• This position requires U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related discipline.
• CompTIA Security+ or Network+ certification preferred/required.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, security controls, vulnerabilities, and risk management.
• Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-53, FISMA, CIS Controls, or similar standards.
• Basic understanding of network security, endpoint security, identity and access management, and vulnerability management.
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting Federal, State, or other highly regulated environments.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) retirement plan
• disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

As set forth in ASSYST, Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.