Security Control Assessor

Overview

Hybrid
$63
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

Documentation
NIST SP 800 Series
Network
Network Security
Operations Research
Policies and Procedures
Information Security
Information Security Governance
Information Systems
Encryption
FISMA
Forensics
IT Management
Incident Management
Auditing
Process Analysis
Regulatory Compliance
Research
SAP GRC
Compliance Management
Computer Science
Cyber Security
NERC
Privacy
Security Controls
Software Implementation
Training
CISSP

Job Details

Security Control Assessor


Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a Security Control Assessor for their Vancouver, Washington location. The Security Control Assessor supports the implementation of operational technology cybersecurity and compliance practices for Transmission systems used in control of the Bulk Electric System (BES). This position will review documentation of mandatory technical or process-based cybersecurity controls and evaluate artifacts and evidence of compliance activities. The position also participates in processes for incident analysis, identification of potential compliance violations, and causal analysis, as well as administering program processes and procedures.

This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If you think you d be a good fit, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities for Security Control Assessor:

  • Monitor, review, analyze and support Transmission Technology (TT) Security Governance & Oversight compliance management processes including regulatory audits, investigations of potential violations, and mitigation of violations.
  • Serve as a technical team member supporting Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on cybersecurity compliance activities such as facilitate recurring cybersecurity processes and procedures; compile and submit compliance evidence in a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool; and contribute to investigations into potential violations.
  • Identify potential impacts to Transmission programs and processes from new or modified NERC CIP standards and policies or Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) / National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requirements.
  • Upon request, provide stage-gate input into systems/software implementation projects for potential security or compliance risks and impacts.
  • Assist to develop, draft, and recommend training materials and job aids.
  • Provide support and assistance to other Security Control Assessors, Cyber Security personnel and Transmission Technology (TT) co-workers on a variety of ad hoc and standing projects requiring policy/procedure/process analysis.

Requirements for Security Control Assessor:

  • U.S. Citizenship and valid U.S. Driver s License required.
  • A bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Management, Cyber Security, Forensics, or a closely related technical discipline is preferred.
    • 4 years of experience is required with an applicable bachelor s degree.
    • 6 years of experience is required with an applicable associate degree.
    • 8 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree.
  • Experience should be consistent with the specific requirements of operations analysis, incident response, and progressively more technical in nature.
  • Ability to research and maintain proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in information security, computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding, network security, and encryption.
  • Ability to independently and, as a team member, plan, execute and document compliance evaluations.
  • Demonstrated experience with North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) standards, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, and/or NIST SP 800-53 Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations preferred.
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent preferred.

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc: Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
AG/BH13469
Job ID: 13469

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