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Job#: 3046820
Job Description:
Security Controls Assessor
About the Role
The Security Controls Assessor evaluates information systems, processes, and controls to identify risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps. This individual conducts security assessments, collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders, and provides practical recommendations to strengthen security and risk management practices.
The role also supports the evolution of security assessment programs through the use of automation, continuous monitoring, and data-driven analysis to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
What You Will Do
Security Assessments & Compliance

• Conduct assessments of security controls to identify risks, vulnerabilities, and control deficiencies.
• Review and validate policies, procedures, technical documentation, and control evidence.
• Document findings, recommendations, and risk observations.
• Utilize automated evidence collection, monitoring solutions, and reporting tools to support assessment activities.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and recurring control issues.
• Apply consistent assessment methodologies and risk evaluation practices.
• Evaluate controls against internal requirements, regulatory expectations, and industry security frameworks.

Advisory & Collaboration

• Provide guidance to business and technology stakeholders on security best practices and risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with system owners, architects, engineers, and security teams to address identified risks.
• Communicate assessment results and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives focused on security, compliance, automation, and process improvements.

Risk Analysis & Reporting

• Translate technical findings into clear and actionable insights.
• Identify recurring risk themes and control weaknesses.
• Support discussions regarding remediation priorities and risk management strategies.
• Assist stakeholders in understanding the potential impact of security and compliance issues.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Contribute to the enhancement of assessment processes through automation and analytics.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and transparency in assessment activities.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Support the adoption of continuous monitoring and modern assessment techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, risk management, audit, compliance, or a related discipline.
• Experience conducting security assessments and working with security or compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, or similar.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Experience collaborating across technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, Security+, or similar.
• Experience within governance, risk, compliance, audit, or assurance functions.
• Familiarity with security automation, monitoring, compliance, or analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and associated security considerations.
• Experience with security control testing, compliance validation, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Understanding of secure development practices and modern security operations concepts.

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical and risk-related information.
• Sound judgment and risk-based decision-making capabilities.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to influence outcomes and build consensus across diverse teams.

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