Security Controls Analyst - NIST/RMF Assessments

imagineeer LLC; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Imagineeer is seeking a security assessment specialist in the United States to support control assessments and documentation. You will gather evidence, conduct testing, and assist with vulnerability scans while applying NIST frameworks and RMF guidelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration, detailed reporting, and contributing to POA&Ms and continuous monitoring activities, with opportunities to grow technical writing and security skills within a fast-growing federal contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in security control assessments.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles and concepts.
• Knowledge of NIST frameworks and security controls.
• Familiarity with common security tools and technologies.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Basic technical writing abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures.
• Eagerness to learn and develop professional skills.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and security protocols.
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF).

Responsibilities

• Support security control assessment activities.
• Gather and organize assessment evidence.
• Document security control implementation.
• Conduct security testing and evaluations.
• Assist with vulnerability scans and analysis.
• Create assessment reports and briefings.
• Maintain assessment documentation and tracking sheets.
• Lead security control interviews.
• Apply NIST security controls and frameworks.
• Support continuous monitoring activities.
• Assist with security documentation review.
• Contribute to POA&Ms development.
• Participate in team meetings and technical discussions.

Skills

Security control assessments

NIST RMF familiarity

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Team collaboration

Technical writing basics

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Networking concepts

Confidentiality & security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Vulnerability scanning tools

Scripting basics

Documentation management tools

Job description

Imagineeer is seeking a security assessment specialist in the United States to support control assessments and documentation. You will gather evidence, conduct testing, and assist with vulnerability scans while applying NIST frameworks and RMF guidelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration, detailed reporting, and contributing to POA&Ms and continuous monitoring activities, with opportunities to grow technical writing and security skills within a fast-growing federal contractor environment.