Cybersecurity Technical Assessor

About Apollo 

Apollo Information Systems operates through two related but distinct businesses: Apollo, a cybersecurity services company and value-added reseller (VAR), and iCOUNTER, a predictive cyber risk intelligence business.
We are a dynamic and fast-growing company that recently secured a $30M series A investment, led by Syn Ventures, for our expansion. 

Apollo works with clients to cost effectively elevate their cybersecurity posture. We offer comprehensive cybersecurity capabilities across three pillars: Plan (assessments, strategy, vCISO services), Build (implementation, architecture, training), and Run (24/7 SOC operations, managed detection and response, our Apollo Unified Cyber Platform, and more). Our primary markets include state agencies, counties, large cities, and higher education institutions, with a growing enterprise presence. 

Position Summary: 

The Cybersecurity Technical Assessor is responsible for conducting in-depth technical assessments of client environments to identify cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement. This role involves evaluating system configurations, network architecture, cloud deployments, and security controls against industry standards and best practices such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001. The assessor will produce clear, actionable reports and provide guidance to clients on improving their security posture. 
This position is based in Texas and requires 60% travel across the state.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Perform hands-on cybersecurity assessments for election infrastructure at counties, cities, and states. 

• Evaluate the effectiveness of technical controls related to identity and access management, endpoint protection, patch management, secure configuration, network segmentation, data protection, and incident response. 

• Assess compliance against cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, CIS Controls, CMMC, HIPAA, CJIS, etc.). 

• Conduct interviews with client personnel and review documentation to understand policies, procedures, and control implementation. 

• Prepare detailed assessment reports, including risk findings, maturity ratings, and prioritized recommendations. 

• Present findings and recommendations to client stakeholders, both technical and executive. 

• Support the development and continual improvement of assessment methodologies, tools, and templates. 

• Collaborate with other consultants, engineers, and project managers to deliver high-quality services. 

• Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and cybersecurity trends. 

Qualifications: 

Required: 

• Understanding of security controls in IT environments, including operating systems, network infrastructure, cloud services, and identity systems. 

• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, or CMMC. 

• Ability to review and assess technical configurations and documentation, such as firewall rules, GPOs, system hardening baselines, or logging setups. 

• Strong written communication skills and the ability to deliver client-ready reports. Ability to explain technical findings in plain language for non-technical audiences. 

• Experience working with clients in a consulting capacity and manage multiple client engagements simultaneously 

Preferred: 

• One or more relevant certifications such as security+ or other. 

• Understanding of Microsoft 365 and Azure. 

• Exposure to security tools such as vulnerability scanners, SIEMs, EDR platforms, or configuration analyzers. 

• Experience supporting public sector clients or regulated industries. 

New Hire Expectations: 

At 30 days: 

• Training through consumption of written and video materials 

• Training via shadowing of experienced assessors 

• Review of excel workbooks used to capture and develop assessment documentation. 

• Review of completed assessment reports 

Within 60 days: 

• Lead assessments with experienced assessor as a shadow 

• Work with Excel workbooks to capture assessment information and generate assessment reports 

• Review of and demonstrate knowledge of NIST CSF 2.0 

• Training of technical engineering for assessment  

• Establish consistent rapport with assessment team to continue to expand knowledge 

By 90 days: 

• Perform very small or small assessments on own 

• Develop assessment report to completion for peer review 

• Perform peer review of assessment reports for other team personnel 

Our Culture 

We are growing rapidly and have significant expansion plans and growth capital. We foster a collaborative environment where deep cybersecurity expertise meets business acumen, enabling our professionals to solve complex security challenges while building lasting client partnerships. We pride ourselves on our integrity and ethics. You’ll find smart, professional, mission-driven, hardworking, genuinely kind and good colleagues here. 

We primarily work remotely but have hubs in Denver and Dallas. 
Apollo/iCOUNTER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Apollo/iCOUNTER provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.