Security Control Assessor (Junior)

Gen3 Technology Consulting•Rockville, MD

2d•Remote

About The Position

Gen3 seeks a Junior Security Control Assessment (SCA) Analyst to support our federal clients. The successful candidate will hold a degree in a related technical field and possess 1-3 years of cybersecurity experience. He/she will have familiarity with NIST and how security controls are applied and assessed in a federal environment. The candidate must pay attention to detail and have a technical understanding to create and execute test cases, and confirm evidence of compliance. He/she must have strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to work with Information Security Officers and Managers. Note: This is a remote position

Requirements

1 to 3 years of relevant professional experience in information security, cyber risk management, network defense, or IT system administration with a security focus. Experience may include internships, co-op positions, or hands-on cybersecurity training programs that demonstrate applied understanding of security principles.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field. An Associate degree plus 2 additional years of hands-on experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.
CompTIA Security+ CE (or equivalent).
A minimum of three (3) out of the past five (5) years of residency in the United States is mandatory.
Candidates must possess either an active green card or citizenship.
Prospective employees offered a position must have work authorization that does not necessitate employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, both presently and in the future.
Those selected for this role may undergo a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility criteria for accessing classified information or be eligible for security clearances.