Cyber Security Assessor

MCSG is seeking a highly motivated entry-level Cybersecurity Assessor to support security assessments and continuous monitoring activities for federal information systems. You will work under close supervision, 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.
Work Schedule: Onsite position.
Location: Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, OK

• Assist federal staff, project managers, and cybersecurity professionals in performing Continuous Monitoring and Security Assessments of information systems and applications.
• Support the review of policies, procedures, system documentation, artifacts, and other evidence to determine system compliance with applicable federal and organizational policies.
• Help identify and document security weaknesses, assess the significance of vulnerabilities, and clearly describe potential risk factors.
• Under the guidance of senior staff, communicate identified weaknesses and recommended remediation steps to federal staff and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, well-organized assessment documentation that is clear, defensible, and traceable to stated objectives.
• Request, review, track, and validate large volumes of assessment evidence in a systematic and organized manner.
• Assist in balancing competing assessment activities and multiple concurrent deadlines while maintaining thoroughness and quality across risk management projects.
• Work effectively as part of multiple assessment teams while maintaining ownership and accountability for assigned tasks.
• Under close supervision, perform basic technical and scripting tasks to support assessments, such as:
• Supporting automation of evidence collection, reporting, or tracking activities.
• Helping maintain internal tools, templates, or tracking systems used by the cybersecurity team.

Simple scripts or data processing to support evidence analysis or reporting.

• Familiarity with information system architecture, networking concepts, system documentation, or software development (coursework or projects acceptable).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• 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).

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

No prior experience is required

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.

Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

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