Security Compliance Analyst

Prescient Edge; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities

Healthcare benefits including medical, vision, dental coverage

Substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule

Career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement

Positive work environment

Job summary

Prescient Edge is looking for a Security Compliance Analyst to support a Federal Government client ensuring compliance across cybersecurity frameworks. This role involves conducting security assessments, maintaining documentation for the Authority to Operate (ATO), and producing compliance reports.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or equivalent experience and an active TS/SCI clearance. Proficiency in compliance tools such as Microsoft Purview and AWS Security Hub is crucial for the role.

This position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DoD identity governance policies and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience in conducting security assessments and preparing compliance documentation.
• Capability to produce Security Compliance & Audit Reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DoD identity governance policies.
• Conduct security assessments and audits for adherence to standards.
• Maintain documentation supporting the Authority to Operate (ATO) process.

Skills

Security compliance frameworks

Security risk assessment

Compliance reporting

Vulnerability remediation strategies

Proficient with compliance tools

Education

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

CISA, CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Purview

AWS Security Hub

Nessus

Splunk Enterprise Security

Job description

Prescient Edge is seeking a Security Compliance Analyst to support a Federal Government client.

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

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.

Description

• The contractor shall ensure compliance with DoD identity governance policies, regulatory frameworks, and cybersecurity best practices.
• The contractor shall conduct security assessments and audits to verify adherence to NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, DoD IL-4/IL-5 security mandates, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidelines.
• The contractor shall maintain System Security Plan (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and other documentation supporting the Authority to Operate (ATO) process.
• The contractor shall provide oversight of security controls related to IAM, data protection, and cloud security configurations.
• The contractor shall produce the Security Compliance & Audit Report, documenting compliance gaps, remediation actions, and assessment results.

Job Requirements

Experience

• Proposed personnel possess the knowledge and capability to assess, implement, and monitor security compliance frameworks across cloud and hybrid environments, ensuring adherence to FedRAMP, NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, DoD RMF, and Zero Trust security principles. Personnel must be proficient in security risk assessment, compliance reporting, and vulnerability remediation strategies.
• Personnel must have demonstrated experience in conducting security assessments, preparing compliance documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms), and ensuring regulatory adherence for cloud and hybrid infrastructures.
• Proficiency with compliance tools such as Microsoft Purview, AWS Security Hub, Nessus, or Splunk Enterprise Security is required.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field, or five (5) years of equivalent experience in security compliance analysis.
• Desirable but not required certifications include Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or CompTIA Security+.

Security clearance

• Active TS/SCI clearance.

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. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization’s success.