Cyber Security Controls Assessor

Oakland, CA, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

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We are looking for Cyber Security Controls Assessor for our client in Oakland, CA

Job Title: Cyber Security Controls Assessor

Job Location: Oakland, CA

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Pay Range: $61.58hr - $66.58hr

The Cyber Security Controls Assessor is responsible for performing comprehensive IT and security control assessments across multiple platforms to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
This role partners closely with stakeholders to evaluate control effectiveness, identify risks, and support sustainable remediation.

Responsibilities:

Perform multi-platform assessments across applications, databases, operating systems, middleware, monitoring tools, and business processes based on predefined test objectives and test plans.
Perform retesting of controls remediated or updated due to previously identified deficiencies.
Obtain, review, and interpret evidence to validate that controls are operating effectively.
Execute and report on IT compliance assessments in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards such as NIST SP800-53, SP800-115, SOX, and NERC CIP.
Review organizational IT policies, standards, and procedures to identify control points that mitigate business risk.
Analyze test results and evidence to identify vulnerabilities, gaps, or control deficiencies and collaborate with stakeholders on remediation plans.
Identify risks associated with control failures and support the identification of mitigating controls.
Partner with control owners to ensure control documentation remains current and accurately reflects the control environment.
Perform additional tasks as needed to ensure compliance commitments to customers are met.
Support the Compliance Senior Manager or Manager as required.

Requirement/Must Have:

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Business, or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of 3 years of general IT experience, including IT security or IT risk management.
Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Excel, including worksheets, workbooks, and formulas.
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
At least one active and valid certification such as CCNA, CISA, CRISC, CIA, or CISSP.

Experience:

Experience performing IT compliance or security control assessments.
Experience reviewing and interpreting control evidence and assessment results.

Should Have:

Utility industry experience.
Big 4 consulting or audit experience.
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley or NIST SP800-53 security controls.
Additional certifications such as CEH, ITIL, MCP/MCSE, CCNP, CISM, or PMP.

Skills:

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Understanding of application, database, network, and system security.
Knowledge of general computing controls (GCCs).
Ability to identify complex control gaps.
Knowledge of auditing standards and frameworks such as COBIT and ITIL, and regulatory standards including SOX and NERC CIP.
Excellent planning, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail.

Qualification And Education:

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

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Dice Id: 10516350
Position Id: CA_CSAB_0127
Posted 2 hours ago

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