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GovCIO is a service-disabled-veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that offers technology services to improve business performance for government organizations.
Cyber Security Associate
Location
Illinois
Posted
64 days ago
Salary
$70K - $80K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Cyber Security Associate
GovCIO
• Assist in preparing and updating foundational ATO documentation under senior staff guidance (e.g., SSP sections, IRP updates, PTA/PIA drafts, CMP updates). • Support tracking and maintenance of ATO packages in ServiceNow CAM, including uploading artifacts and organizing evidence. • Support Continuous Monitoring tasks using ServiceNow CAM, updating dashboards with supervision. • Help coordinate routine security vulnerability scanning requests and compile scan outputs for review. • Participate as a note‑taker or supporting analyst during tabletop and functional IRP/ISCP/DRP exercises. • Assist with gathering data for POA&M updates and maintain documentation libraries. • Conduct initial reviews of security findings and escalate issues to senior analysts. • Help with administrative tasks related to audit preparation, evidence gathering, and compliance reporting. • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams by collecting information needed for engineering, privacy, or security reviews. • Learn and apply fundamental cybersecurity frameworks, VA security processes, and best practices.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Systems, or similar; OR equivalent experience or certifications.
- 0–2 years of cybersecurity experience (internship, entry-level role, or coursework projects acceptable).
- Familiarity with RMF, NIST SP 800-53 security controls, creating and updating artifacts and FISMA security documents, control implementation details, and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
- Basic understanding of vulnerability scanning tools, ATO processes, or GRC workflows.
- Foundational understanding of security concepts such as risk, compliance, configuration management, and incident response.
- Willingness to learn VA GRC tools such as eMASS and ServiceNow CAM.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Suitability/Public Trust Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have resided in the United States for a minimum of three (3) years.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate Discounts
- Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
- Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
- Referral Bonus Program
- Internal Mobility Program
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Work Environment
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