Associate Security Assessor- QSA AQSA PCIP Certified

Department: Technical Assessment and Compliance (TAC)

Employment Type:Full-time Contractor / 1099

Location: Hybrid/ US Based (Travel up to 25%)

Pay Rate: $75-$100/hr

RSI Security is seeking a detail-oriented proactive Associate Security Assessor to join our Technical Assessment and Compliance (TAC) team on a contract this role you will support the execution of cybersecurity assessments and compliance evaluations for our clients. You will play a key part in ensuring high-quality service delivery through structured analysis evidence verification documentation and close collaboration with Senior Assessors and technical staff.

The ideal contractor has a foundational understanding of major compliance frameworks possesses strong analytical skills and thrives in a fast-paced collaborative consulting environment.

Assessment Support & Execution

• Assist in full-cycle cybersecurity and compliance assessments by executing scoped tasks such as evidence collection configuration reviews and testing preparation under the direction of Senior Assessors.

• Review client documentation against framework requirements to verify alignment and identify gaps.

• Ensure all assigned deliverables are submitted on time accurately and meet defined quality standards.

Reporting & Documentation

• Draft supporting documentation based on client interactions and internal team direction.

• Contribute to the development of comprehensive assessment reports including accurate findings summaries risk statements and remediation guidance.

• Support report finalization through proofreading formatting and source tagging as required.

Client & Internal Communication

• Participate in client meetings as directed; take detailed notes track action items and surface potential inconsistencies or follow-ups to the lead assessor.

• Proactively communicate task status potential blockers and deliverable timelines to assigned project leads.

• Maintain professional clear and timely communication across cross-functional internal teams.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Maintain up-to-date awareness of major compliance frameworks (e.g. PCI-DSS NIST ISO 27001).

• Identify and recommend process improvements or efficiency gains within your scope of work.

• Experience: Prior experience or educational background in cybersecurity IT auditing risk management or compliance consulting.

• Framework Knowledge: Familiarity with cybersecurity standards and compliance frameworks such as NIST PCI or ISO.

• Technical & Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze technical documentation spot inconsistencies and synthesize data into clear written findings.

• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable documenting complex technical concepts for both technical and executive audiences.

• Operational Discipline: Highly organized detail-oriented and able to manage assigned tasks independently while meeting strict deadlines.

• Target Utilization: Maintain a 70% billable utilization rate.

• Quality Control: Deliver highly accurate well-formatted documentation with minimal need for revision.

• Responsiveness: Adhere to team SLAs for internal and client communication.

We look for contractors who approach challenges with a proactive solutions-focused mindset. The ideal partner exhibits high professional ethics adapts quickly to changing project needs and is receptive to constructive feedback to ensure high-quality client deliverables. Because this role deals with sensitive corporate data a strict commitment to confidentiality and data security is required.