Security Compliance Co-op

MORSE is looking for Security Compliance Co-op to test systems for compliance with established cyber security standards (i.e. NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53), design cyber/physical security procedures, assist in maintaining the facility’s physical security controls, and help with employee personnel security (i.e. sending classified visit requests).

Responsibilities

Create procedures to address required security controls in areas such as configuration management, identity and authentication, and incident response; Assist with system auditing, vulnerability scanning, and incident response; Analyze selected security controls to determine organizational and system compliance; Submit classified visit and clearance requests; Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize security and compliance

Requirements

US citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance are required; Working towards a BS or BA degree in Cyber Security, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related subject; Ability to create clear and concise technical documents; Understanding of common IT architectures and operating systems.

Nice to have

Highly motivated self-starter; Interest in DoD Cyber or Physical Security; Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-energy environment with a small team; Ability to contribute meaningfully to quick turnaround projects