About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, IT.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Cybersecurity Analyst (Onsite) in Tucson, AZ to support cybersecurity compliance and administrative operations for classified information systems. This role focuses on non-technical operational tasks that keep systems compliant with DoD policies and industry security standards.

• Support front-line user assistance, user access management workflows, and system change request processing
• Maintain records, draft compliance documentation, and support security education/training delivery
• Gather metrics, perform data entry, and maintain program and user request trackers
• Support configuration management (software/hardware) and lifecycle management of information systems
• Collaborate regularly with Cybersecurity Managers, ISSMs, ISSOs and cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to RMF, DAAPM, JSIG, NISPOM (Ch. 8) and related guidance

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Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Management, Management Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Business, Math, or a related field (other degrees considered)
• Experience supporting or working with computer technologies (databases, OS, network hardware, software, hardware troubleshooting or electronics)
• Experience with compliance-based auditing (Military/DoD or non-defense standards such as FAA, PCI, ISO 9001, HIPAA) is valued
• Background in physical security, criminal justice, investigations, or related fields is relevant
• Experience with data entry, metric interpretation/reporting, program/project support, office or executive administration, or account management
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required (only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance)

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, coursework, projects, or research.

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Qualifications We Prefer

• Ability to identify process gaps and implement improvements proactively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for documenting evaluation results
• Customer-focused, adaptable, and willing to support varying assignments
• Experience with training, records management, or compliance program administration
• Experience working in DoD classified operating or laboratory environments
• IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+)
• Familiarity with NISPOM/DAAPM, JSIG, ICD 503, STIGs, and NIST publications
• Completion of National Industrial Security Program cybersecurity training (e.g., cdse.usalearning.gov courses)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $57,200 — $108,800 per year (good-faith estimate covering all experience levels)
• Benefits (where applicable) may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance programs, tuition/learning supports, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits depend on business unit and role.

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Location & Work Type

• Onsite role in Tucson, AZ (primarily working on-site at the client’s facility)
• Candidates must be available to attend certain interview steps in person if requested
• This is a U.S.-based role; U.S. citizens only

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Security & Clearance

• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued clearance required prior to start
• Security clearance type: DoD Secret (ability to obtain interim clearance may be required)
• Only U.S. citizens are eligible for the clearance and thus eligible for this role

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Why Join?

• Build foundational experience in cybersecurity and information assurance supporting national security missions
• Work with experienced cybersecurity professionals and cross-functional teams in a mission-driven environment
• Gain exposure to DoD regulatory frameworks and classified-system compliance processes that strengthen long-term career prospects

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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