Security Compliance Analyst

Prescient Edge; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Career development

Positive culture

Job summary

Prescient Edge seeks a Security Compliance Analyst to support a Federal Government client in a dynamic DoD-focused environment. The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and detailed documentation to maintain ATO readiness.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, RMF, FedRAMP, and IAM controls, plus a track record of producing SSPs, SARs, and POA&Ms for cloud and hybrid systems.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing and auditing federal compliance in cloud/hybrid environments.
• Proven ability to produce SSPs, POA&Ms, and compliance reports.
• Proficiency with Purview, AWS Security Hub, Nessus, or Splunk ES.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DoD identity governance and cybersecurity practices.
• Conduct security assessments and RMF guidance.
• Maintain SSP, SAR, and ATO documentation.
• Oversee IAM, data protection, and cloud security controls.
• Produce Security Compliance & Audit Report with remediation actions.

Skills

NIST 800-53

DoD RMF

Zero Trust

Vulnerability remediation

Security risk assessment

Compliance reporting

Cloud security

SSP/POA&M

Education

Bachelors in Cybersecurity

CISA / CISSP / Security+

Tools

Microsoft Purview

AWS Security Hub

Nessus

Splunk ES

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.

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.

Location:

• Doral, Florida. (USSOUTHCOM Headquarters)