Cyber Assessor - entry level

TransAmerica, a premier IT consulting and technical staffing company, is looking to add an entry level Cybersecurity Assessor to our consulting team.  The successful candidate must work onsite in Oklahoma City, OK.   

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for candidates with a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles and relevant programming coursework who are interested in risk management, security controls, and secure systems. 

Description

You will be assisting senior cybersecurity professionals with evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of security controls (e.g., NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5), reviewing technical documentation, and supporting basic automation or scripting tasks that improve assessment efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist cybersecurity professionals in performing Continuous Monitoring and Security Assessments of information systems and applications.
2. Support the review of policies, procedures, system documentation, artifacts, and other evidence to determine system compliance with applicable federal and organizational policies.
3. Under the guidance of senior staff, communicate identified weaknesses and recommended remediation steps.
4. Maintain accurate, well-organized assessment documentation that is clear, defensible, and traceable to stated objectives.
5. Request, review, track, and validate large volumes of assessment evidence in a systematic and organized manner.
6. Under close supervision, perform basic technical and scripting tasks to support automation of evidence collection, reporting, or tracking activities.

Required Qualifications

1. Associate’s degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or a related discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.5, including completion of relevant programming courses; or a higher degree (e.g., Bachelor’s) in a related field.
2. Familiarity with information system architecture, networking concepts, system documentation, or software development (coursework or projects acceptable).
3. Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
4. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
5. Foundational knowledge of at least one security or risk management framework such as NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, ISO 20001, or other RMF frameworks (coursework or self-study acceptable).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience using GRC tools, cybersecurity assessment platforms, or information system tracking tools (through labs, internships, or academic projects).
2. Exposure to system lifecycle implementation, including documenting and maintaining systems through RMF or similar lifecycles.
3. Working knowledge of cybersecurity principles, security controls, vulnerability scanning methodologies, system architecture, and common security frameworks.
4. Knowledge or experience supporting configuration management, change control processes, or software development (e.g., capstone or team projects).