Jr Security Compliance Specialist

Junior Security Compliance Specialist We are seeking a Junior Security Compliance Specialist to join a growing cybersecurity organization in Annapolis, MD. This is a full-time, onsite position for an early-career security professional who wants to do both cybersecurity compliance and hands-on penetration testing. The role will be approximately 60% security auditing/compliance and 40% penetration testing. The organization helps businesses identify security weaknesses and demonstrate compliance with major security standards including SOC 2, PCI DSS, and FedRAMP. This is a opportunity for someone with a technical academic background who wants to build a career in GRC and security assessments while maintaining hands-on technical exposure. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a similar technical discipline Strong foundational understanding of computer systems, networking, and cybersecurity Interest in cybersecurity governance, risk, compliance, and security auditing Interest in penetration testing and identifying technical vulnerabilities Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in Annapolis, MD Must be a U.S. citizen Desired Skills & Experience Academic, internship, lab, or professional exposure to penetration testing or vulnerability assessment Familiarity with security frameworks or compliance standards such as SOC 2, PCI DSS, or FedRAMP Exposure to security auditing, risk assessments, or GRC Cybersecurity certifications or relevant technical coursework What You Will Be Doing Assist with cybersecurity audits and compliance assessments Evaluate systems against applicable security and compliance requirements Help identify security and compliance gaps and document findings Participate in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment activities Work with technical teams to understand security controls and system configurations Support security documentation and assessment reporting Develop hands-on experience across both technical security testing and cybersecurity compliance Compensation $65,000–$70,000 base salary, with potential flexibility depending on experience. Work Arrangement Onsite 5 days per week in Annapolis, Maryland. Posted By: Jack Kaczynski