Cyber Security Controls Assessor - Remote / Telecommute

  • Oakland, CA
  • Posted 10 hours ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Overview

Remote
On Site
Hybrid
$$63hr - $68hr
Contract - W2
Contract - to 2025-10-31

Skills

Cyber Security Controls Assessor

Job Details

Job Description:

Pay Range: $63hr - $68hr
  • Review organizational IT policies, standards, and procedures to identify control points for risk mitigation.
  • Analyze test results and evidence to identify vulnerabilities or control deficiencies, and support stakeholders in establishing sustainable remediation plans.
  • Partner with control owners to ensure periodic updates of control documentation to reflect current environments.
  • Support the Compliance Candidateager or Senior Candidateager as needed.
  • Perform other tasks to help meet compliance commitments and organizational goals.
Requirement/Must Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 3 years of general IT experience, including IT security or IT risk management.
  • Proficiency in Excel (worksheets, workbooks, formulas).
  • Experience managing multiple projects with conflicting priorities.
  • At least one valid and current certification such as CISA, CRIClient, CIA, CISSP, or CCNA.
Should Have:
  • Experience in the utility industry or with Big 4 consulting.
  • Familiarity with SOX and NIST SP800-53 security controls.
  • Strong understanding of application, database, network, and system security.
  • Experience identifying control gaps and proposing effective mitigating controls.
  • Understanding of general computing controls (GCCs) and industry standards like COBIT and ITIL.
  • Additional certifications such as CEH, ITIL, MCP/MCSE, CCNP, CISM, or PMP are preferred.
Skills:
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent planning, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assessments simultaneously.
Qualification And Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience
  • At least one required professional certification in IT audit, security, or risk management
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