Junior Systems Analyst / Security Compliance Auditor

Location: Remote with occasional on-site meetings at NOAA/NMFS offices in Silver Spring, MD, USA

Salary: $90,000–$110,000 per year

Company

hirify.global supports consulting work for federal IT and cybersecurity environments.

What you will do

• Support IT security audits across systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Perform technical security assessments, configuration compliance reviews, and vulnerability assessments against federal security requirements.
• Monitor systems for ongoing compliance with cybersecurity regulations and security baselines.
• Review and improve security policies, procedures, documentation, controls, and audit artifacts.
• Document audit findings, vulnerabilities, compliance gaps, and risks in detailed management reports.
• Track remediation activities and collaborate with internal teams to maintain federal security controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 1–3 years of experience supporting IT systems administration, cybersecurity, security compliance, or audit activities.
• Basic understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including NIST Risk Management Framework and FISMA.
• Experience performing vulnerability assessments, system security reviews, or compliance audits.
• Ability to analyze technical security findings and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Strong written communication skills and experience preparing technical reports and documentation in Word or PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with JCAM, an application designed to help federal agencies streamline compliance, security, and authorization processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work with occasional on-site meetings.
• Work supporting a federal IT environment and ongoing cybersecurity compliance initiatives.