True Zero Technologies, a veteran-owned small business, was founded on the principle that the purposeful enablement of people and technology in an organization directly ties to the quality of its outcomes. True Zero recognizes that said outcomes begin and end with our people, and that is what we have built, a community of like-minded, driven, and passionate individuals and innovators who are aligned in a common goal of delivering top tier services to our customers. In 2023, True Zero was recognized as a “Best Places to Work” in two categories ("Prosperous and Thriving" ($5MM – $50MM in gross revenue) and "Mid-Atlantic Region" (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV)) and in 2022, was recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 5000 Fastest Growing Companies.
The Junior Cyber Security Assurance Analyst will be responsible for providing support for system security assessments of a cloud-based, NIST-regulated systems. Works with technical and functional teams to define, document, and deliver security documentation and artifacts that demonstrate compliance with required security controls. Supports the remediation and tracking of identified deficiencies and works with the Security team to support continuous diagnostic and monitoring programs as needed. Supports the security work stream within the system release/change management process. Reviews planned system changes, helps identify and document security impacts, helps coordinate security scanning, testing, reporting as well as production readiness and post implementation support activities.
Successful candidates will work closely with U.S. Federal Government clients, including Information System Security Officers (ISSO), System Owner, Cyber security team, and other groups as needed on release related activities. Updates established work plans for Security release activities.
Qualification Requirements
- Implement, administer, and use cybersecurity tools, systems and applications; develop policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure secure enterprise-wise operations, performance and resiliency.
- Deploy and secure security systems, application layer and traditional firewalls, vulnerability management and forensics utilities, and other infrastructure deployed and maintained by the Information Security Office.
- Develop plans to safeguard information against unauthorized access modification, and destruction, and ensure organizational continuity of operations.
- Monitor, research, and respond to cyber related evens and incidents such as malicious code detection, intrusion, detection, system configuration, and patch management issues.
- Conduct risk assessments, audits, and validate that system functionality, and security controls are implemented appropriately according to policy and industry best practices.
- Conduct cybersecurity training and outreach organization-wide.
Position Requirements
- BA or BS degree, or at least 4 years of experience in related field
- Minimum 1+ years supporting OR conducting federal system security assessments
- Minimum 1+ years developing formal security documentation
- Minimum 1+ years assessing and remediating security findings
- Minimum 1+ years exposure to the SDLC
- Minimum 1+ years experience with Release Management or Change Management
- Thorough knowledge of NIST SP 800-series security guidelines
- Active clearance, or ability and willingness to submit for a clearance may be required
- Approved to work in the United States
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
We’re actively searching for talented security and technology practitioners who are ready to experience the True Zero difference. As a True Zero team member, you'll enjoy:
- Competitive salary, paid twice per month
- Best in class medical coverage
- 100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero
- Company wide new business incentive programs
- Contribution Incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.)
- 3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 Paid Holidays Annually
- 401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4%
- Monthly reimbursement of Cell Phone and Home Internet costs
- Paternity/Maternity Leave
- Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills
