Associate - Cybersecurity Compliance & Advisory

SecureIT is hiring an Associate to perform hands-on cybersecurity compliance assessment and advisory work for client engagements under a Manager’s direction. The role owns assigned workstreams and deliverables, supports client interactions, and contributes to quality and process improvements.

What you'll do:

• Hands-on execution of assigned assessment/advisory workstreams and deliverables
• Quality and completeness of their own work product, consistent with SecureIT methodology and standards
• Client interaction at the workstream level (e.g., evidence requests, interviews, clarifying questions) under the Manager's direction
• Timely escalation of workstream issues, blockers, or quality concerns to the Manager
• Perform hands-on execution of assigned assessment/advisory tasks with minimal oversight
• Produce high-quality deliverables (e.g., control assessments, evidence reviews, findings, documentation) on schedule
• Self-QA work product before submission and incorporate Manager feedback promptly
• Track and report status and hours for assigned tasks to the Manager
• Flag scope, timeline, or quality risks within their workstream to the Manager
• Support evidence/request collection, interview scheduling, and information gathering with the client(s)
• Respond to client questions within their workstream, escalating anything outside their scope to the Manager
• Represent SecureIT professionally in all client interactions

What they're looking for:

• 1-2 years of experience in security and compliance within a professional services capacity
• Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 and other relevant compliance frameworks
• Experience contributing to assessment or advisory engagements, including evidence review and documentation
• Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and deadlines with limited supervision
• Strong attention to detail and consistent, high-quality work product
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including with clients
• Ability to take direction and incorporate feedback quickly
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a larger team
• Developing leadership skills — reliability, initiative, and willingness to guide others
• Effective time management and adaptability in a fast-changing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Progress toward or completion of a relevant certification (e.g., Sec+, CySA+, CCSK, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or other cloud-relevant certifications) preferred

Benefits:

• Work-life integration
• Support for community engagement
• Collaborative environment
• Flexibility