Security & Compliance Analyst — Risk & Controls (Onsite VA)

ASSYST; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

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.

You will help with assessments, audits, vulnerability management, and documentation, ensuring controls align with NIST, FISMA, CIS, and related standards. The role requires careful analysis, strong communication, and coordination with technical teams in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT compliance, or risk management.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government security clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related discipline.
• CompTIA Security+ or Network+ certification preferred/required.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, controls, vulnerabilities, and risk management.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, FISMA, CIS Controls, or similar standards.
• Understanding of network/endpoint security, IAM, 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 evidence.
• Support implementation and monitoring of controls aligned with frameworks such as NIST or CIS.
• Assist with security incident documentation, investigation, and escalation.
• Review system logs, security alerts, vulnerability reports, and other security information.
• Track identified weaknesses and coordinate remediation with technical teams.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Compliance

Security controls

Documentation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or Information Security

Tools

CompTIA Security+

NIST CSF

FISMA

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.

You will help with assessments, audits, vulnerability management, and documentation, ensuring controls align with NIST, FISMA, CIS, and related standards. The role requires careful analysis, strong communication, and coordination with technical teams in a regulated environment.