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Responsibilities
- Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities.
- Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
- Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.
- Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s).
- Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
- Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change.
- Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.
- Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
- Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies).
- Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties.
- Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans.
- Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them.
- Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.
- Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.
- Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries.
Required Experience
- 5+ years minimum related experience; 7 years of experience desired. Years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
- Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO
- Experience implementing and supporting the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system authorization processes.
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline; years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
Required Certifications:
- Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II.
Required Clearance
- Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility.
- Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
The pay range for this position in is $120,000/year to $140,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.
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Perks and Benefits
- Vacation:New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year
- Health Insurance:Zero Deductible Health Plans
- Flexible Schedules:Flex Schedules
- Professional Development:Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement
- ESOP:Funded Stock Ownership Plan
- 401k Match+:6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting
- Bonus Program:Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Mentorship:Career Mentorship Programs
Why is MTSI a great place to work
- Interesting Work:Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values:Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned:We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success:We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visitwww.mtsi-va.com
EEO Statement
MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Why is MTSI a great place to work
- Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com
Responsibilities
- Assist the ISSM in meeting their duties and responsibilities.
- Prepare, review, and update authorization packages.
- Ensure approved procedures are in place for clearing, sanitizing, and destroying various types of hardware and media.
- Notify ISSM when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination of the information system(s).
- Conduct periodic reviews of information systems to ensure compliance with the security authorization package.
- Coordinate any changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware of a system with the ISSM and AO/DAO prior to the change.
- Monitor system recovery processes to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored and functioning correctly.
- Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals.
- Ensure audit records are collected, reviewed, and documented (to include any anomalies).
- Attend required technical and security training (e.g., operating system, networking, security management) relative to assigned duties.
- Execute the cyber security portion of the self-inspection, to include provide security coordination and review of all system assessment plans.
- Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of the countermeasures for them.
- Prepare reports on the status of security safeguards applied to computer systems.
- Perform ISSO duties in support of in-house and external customers.
- Conduct security impact analysis activities and provide to the ISSM on all configuration management changes to the authorization boundaries.
Required Experience
- 5+ years minimum related experience; 7 years of experience desired. Years of experience accepted in lieu of degree.
- Prior performance in roles such as System, Network Administrator or ISSO
- Experience implementing and supporting the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and system authorization processes.
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline; years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
Required Certifications:
- Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II or Information Assurance Manager II.
Required Clearance
- Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility.
- Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph.
The pay range for this position in is $120,000/year to $140,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.
#LI-KK1
TS/SCI
Perks and Benefits
- Vacation:New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year
- Health Insurance:Zero Deductible Health Plans
- Flexible Schedules:Flex Schedules
- Professional Development:Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement
- ESOP:Funded Stock Ownership Plan
- 401k Match+:6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting
- Bonus Program:Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Mentorship:Career Mentorship Programs
Why is MTSI a great place to work
- Interesting Work:Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values:Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned:We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success:We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visitwww.mtsi-va.com
EEO Statement
MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Why is MTSI a great place to work
- Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
- Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
- 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
- Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
- Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
- Flexible schedules
- 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
- Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and Decemeber)
- Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
- Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
- Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
- Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
- Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance
MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.
For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com
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Who's Hiring
- Booz Allen Hamilton33
- Base-2 Solutions28
- Lockheed Martin26
- Peraton20
- Walmart20
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software24
- Education11
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Banking & Financial Services6
- Healthcare & Medical Services6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in information security associate jobs.
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification required or strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk or Microsoft Sentinel
- Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, or similar security frameworks
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field
- Experience conducting vulnerability scans using tools like Nessus or Qualys
- Ability to obtain or currently hold a government security clearance
Tips for Your Information Security Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to each listing
Information security associate postings vary widely between GRC-focused roles and SOC analyst roles. Pull the exact tool names and frameworks from each job description and mirror them in your resume so your application clears automated screening.
Lead with certifications above your degree
Hiring managers for information security associate roles weight CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or CEH above a general IT degree. List active certifications in a dedicated section near the top of your resume, before education, so they're visible immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists information security associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target your search by domain specialty
Filter openings by keywords like 'SIEM', 'vulnerability assessment', or 'GRC' to reach roles that match your strongest skill set. Applying to domain-matched openings produces significantly better callback rates than applying broadly across all security titles.
Prepare for a technical screening round
Most information security associate interviews include a scenario-based technical screen before the hiring manager call. Practice walking through an incident response scenario, explaining log analysis steps, and describing how you'd triage a phishing alert from detection to containment.
Negotiate clearance requirements before accepting
Some information security associate roles list a clearance as 'preferred' but will sponsor the investigation for the right candidate. Ask explicitly during the offer stage whether the employer will initiate or fund the clearance process, since the answer directly affects your start timeline.
Information Security Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most information security associates?
The companies hiring the most information security associates right now include Booz Allen Hamilton, Base-2 Solutions, and Lockheed Martin, with the largest share of openings in Maryland, Virginia, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, large financial institutions, and healthcare systems consistently represent the highest volume of active postings.
How many information security associate jobs are remote?
About 60% of information security associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies significantly by specialty. Governance, risk, and compliance roles and security awareness functions tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while SOC analyst and network security positions more often require on-site or cleared-facility presence.
How do you become an information security associate?
Start by earning a foundational certification like CompTIA Security+ to demonstrate baseline knowledge to employers. Build hands-on skills through home labs, capture-the-flag competitions, or cybersecurity degree programs. Develop familiarity with at least one SIEM platform and one vulnerability scanning tool. Then apply to entry-level security analyst or associate roles in industries that hire heavily, such as financial services, healthcare, or government contracting.
Can you get hired as an information security associate with little experience?
Yes, employers do hire candidates with limited direct experience when they hold relevant certifications and can demonstrate hands-on skills. Completing labs through platforms like TryHackMe or building a home network to practice log analysis gives you concrete examples to reference in interviews. Entry points also include IT help desk or systems administrator roles at security-conscious organizations, which create a direct path to an associate-level security position.
What does the information security associate interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter phone screen covering your background and certifications, followed by a technical interview where you walk through scenarios like triaging a security alert, explaining the steps of an incident response plan, or interpreting a sample log. Some employers add a written assessment or a short practical exercise. Final rounds typically involve a hiring manager conversation focused on culture fit and your approach to staying current with emerging threats.
Where can I find and apply to information security associate jobs?
You can find and apply to information security associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. The openings are updated regularly, so checking back frequently gives you access to newly posted positions before they fill.
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