Specifications:

Job Title: Assessment Support Intern

Location: Onsite - Fort Collins, CO

Department: Program Engineering

Job Type: Full Time – Hourly

Rate: $18-23/hour commensurate with experience and expertise

Company Introduction:

Ardalyst’s primary goal is to deliver cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions that help our clients protect their business and expand their competitive edge. Ardalyst is a combination of the words ardent and catalyst, as we are passionate change agents looking to up-level our whole industry. By challenging common wisdom, sharing best practices, and looking at problems differently, the Ardalyst team helps educate public and private institutions on how best to mature workforces, processes, and technologies to thrive and succeed in a rapidly changing environment.

Job Summary:

Fit for the Role:

We are seeking a motivated Assessment Support Intern to add to our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for attending third-party assessments as an Ardalyst representative with our customers. This will include a strong understanding of CMMC Level 2 compliance, requirements of artifact evidence, and an understanding of the configurations implemented to pass a third-party assessment. Other responsibilities include quality control and conducting self-assessments. This position offers a first-hand opportunity to explore the roles and responsibilities within a small start-up company.

Fit for the Culture:

Speak your mind – Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do and our belief in diversity of people supports our goal for diversity in thought. Ardalysts (that’s just what we call ourselves) come ready to contribute and find solutions.

Act with independence – If you see a problem that needs solving, give a statement in the form of “I intend to (do this)”, then, get feedback, and carry out a solution.

Do research – When faced with uncertainty, take initiative to consult official documentation and reputable online resources. Summarize your findings and share them with the team to ensure clarity and alignment.

Prototype – The best solution is the fastest, minimally viable solution done against the principles defined for the goal. Create something quick, check in often, and iterate from there.

Focus On Your Strengths – We invest in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each employee so that you can shine at what YOU do best.

See Yourself Grow – Ardalysts have cited being encouraged to take educated risks, kick-start progress, and advance their skills as one of their favorite things about working at Ardalyst and we’re determined to keep it that way.

Bootstrapper – you can create new things, not just manage existing ones. You work well individually and as a team. You don't let fear of failure get in your way and keep trying until you have a breakthrough.

Innovator – once you have something built, you can systematize it, make it repeatable, and iterate on it to create improvement.

Geek – you crave the details, can't stop learning, and love to teach others.

To help understand our culture and operating model, we recommend you read Patrick Lencioni's "The Advantage" and David Marquet's "Turn the Ship Around!"

Potential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Participate in assessments with customers and their C3PAOs
• Maintain thorough notes before, during, and after each assessment
• Conduct self-assessments with customers
• Meet with customers to discuss the preparation of document-based artifacts
• Create document-based artifacts for customers
• Ensure quality and accuracy across document-based artifacts as well as implemented configurations.
• Communicates consistently with the Program Engineering team and the Assessment Support Manager.
• Requirements
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks and proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide technical answers to compliance questions presented by assessors.
• Obtain a strong understanding of CMMC concepts within the first 3 months of employment, including

               The CMMC Level 2 Assessment Guide

               The CMMC Assessment Process

• Obtain basic Microsoft and CompTIA certifications within first 6 months of employment, including:

               Microsoft SC-900 Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

               Microsoft AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals

               Microsoft MS-900 M365 Fundamentals

               CompTIA A+

               CompTIA Net+

               CompTIA Sec+

Qualifications:

• GED or High School equivalency.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Aptitude for learning new software and systems.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Willing to work overtime depending on work demand.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.

Benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Monetary assistance with training and certifications
• Flexible Hours

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasionally going up and down stairs carrying ~10lbs.

Disclaimer

Ardalyst Holdings, LLC and their operating companies are EOEs that empower employees, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic—to meet and exceed customer expectations and thrive in a collaborative and dynamic work environment.