Cyber Security Controls Assessor

Oakland, CA, US • Posted 13 hours ago • Updated 13 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: $63.58hr - $66.58hr

The Cyber Security Controls Assessor is responsible for performing comprehensive IT control assessments across multiple platforms, including applications, databases, operating systems, middleware, and monitoring tools.
This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards and industry frameworks by evaluating control effectiveness, identifying risks, and partnering with stakeholders to remediate deficiencies.

Requirement/Must Have:

BA/BS in Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 3 years of general IT experience, including IT security or IT risk management.
Demonstrated experience with NIST SP800-53 security controls catalog and/or Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
Strong understanding of application, database, network, and systems security.
Understanding of General Computing Controls (GCCs).
Experience using Excel worksheets, workbooks, and formulas.
Experience managing multiple projects with conflicting priorities.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
At least one current and valid certification from the following:
Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Experience:

Experience performing IT compliance assessments across multi-platform environments.
Experience reviewing and interpreting technical and policy documentation.
Experience validating control effectiveness through evidence review.
Experience identifying vulnerabilities, control gaps, and mitigation strategies.
Experience working with regulatory standards such as NIST SP800-53, SP800-115, SOX, and NERC CIP.
Utility industry experience preferred.
Big 4 consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

Perform multi-platform IT control assessments based on predefined objectives and test plans.
Conduct re-testing of remediated controls to validate effectiveness.
Obtain, review, and interpret evidence to validate control execution.
Execute and report IT compliance assessments aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
Review IT policies, standards, and procedures to identify risk mitigation control points.
Identify risks associated with control deficiencies and support mitigation planning.
Partner with control owners to maintain up-to-date control documentation.
Work with stakeholders to address vulnerabilities and ensure sustainable remediation.
Support Compliance leadership as needed to meet organizational commitments.
Manage multiple concurrent assessments in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Certifications (Preferred):

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
ITIL Certification
Microsoft Certified Professional or Security Engineer (MCP, MCSE)
Cisco Certified Network Associate or Professional (CCNA, CCNP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent planning, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to identify complex control gaps.
Strong understanding of auditing standards and frameworks such as COBIT and ITIL.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Detail-oriented with strong multitasking capability.

Qualification And Education:

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience required.
Minimum of one active and valid professional certification required.

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Dice Id: 10516350
Position Id: CA_CSOA_0218
Posted 13 hours ago

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