Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, assess, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local cybersecurity standards, including CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) and other relevant frameworks.

• Perform security and compliance assessments across WAN/LAN infrastructure, data centers, and ~70 remote judicial sites.

• Develop and maintain compliance documentation, policies, and procedures in alignment with state and federal guidelines.

• Assist in audits, security reviews, and certification activities.

• Collaborate with network engineering teams to ensure secure implementation of Cisco networking solutions (routers, switches, wireless, firewalls, VPNs).

• Identify and assess security risks, recommend remediation actions, and track closure of findings.

• Provide guidance on secure configuration, patch management, and access control best practices.

• Support incident response and ensure compliance with breach notification laws and judicial reporting requirements.

• Deliver compliance training and awareness to technical staff and judicial stakeholders.

The initial contract is for 6 months with the potential to extend based on job performance and business needs. The selected Network Architect will be required to work 100% onsite Monday to Friday at the client-------s facility in East Hartford, CT.

Required Skills

• Must be a US Citizen due to the nature of the role

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years focused on compliance and risk management.

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (NIST, CJIS, CIS Controls, ISO 27001).

• Experience supporting compliance in networked, multi-site environments with Cisco infrastructure.

• Understanding of WAN/LAN, wireless, VPN, and cloud connectivity security principles.

• Familiarity with government or judicial branch IT compliance requirements.

• Strong skills in audit preparation, documentation, and stakeholder communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent

• Experience with public sector or law enforcement IT compliance.

• Knowledge of data protection and privacy regulations impacting government entities.

• Bachelor-------s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.