Assessment Analyst

Role overview An Assessment Analyst will help deliver independent security and compliance assessments, with a focus on cloud environments and frameworks such as FedRAMP, PCI, ISO, CMMC, and other NIST-based requirements. The role combines client and technical interviews, testing alongside security engineers, evidence review, and clear documentation of findings and deliverables.

Responsibilities - Interview client stakeholders and technical personnel to gather information relevant to assessment requirements. - Conduct technical testing in collaboration with security engineers and support assessment work across applicable frameworks. - Maintain meeting records and work papers, and document assessment results in a consistent, clear style. - Prepare client deliverables and review colleagues’ work for quality and completeness. - Coordinate with delivery teammates to meet project commitments, timelines, and allocated hours while maintaining client relationships. - Improve interview techniques and pursue ongoing professional development, including relevant industry certifications.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. - At least two years of professional services experience and two years conducting cloud-focused assessments using NIST SP 800-53. - CompTIA CySA+ certification. - Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and the ability to learn new technical concepts quickly. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced team. - Clear communication and relationship-building skills for working with clients and teammates.

Nice to have Experience validating automated evidence pipelines, querying APIs, interpreting logs, basic scripting, JSON, or Terraform is beneficial. Advanced cloud certifications, such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft architecture credentials, are also valued.

Benefits and work setup The listed annual salary range is $87,500–$95,000. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a retirement plan with a 4% match; disability and life coverage; flexible time off; annual bonuses; training and certification support; home-office and phone allowances; spot awards; and eleven paid holidays. Client-site travel may be required.