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Clinical Assessor (4188)

Charleston, SC · On-site +1

$57K - $73K/yr

This role is ideal for clinicians seeking flexible hours, remote work, and supplemental income while contributing to meaningful outcomes. * Conduct clinical and psychosocial assessments in accordance ...

Soteria

Senior Security Advisor - GRC

Charleston, SC · On-site +1

$120K - $150K/yr

Lead and perform security assessments to help organizations understand where gaps exist within ... Lead development of System Security Plans (SSPs) end to end, including control selection ...

Liveops

Remote Customer Service Agent

Summerville, SC · Remote

$14 - $18.50/hr

Assess customer needs and resolve inquiries efficiently and professionally. Requirements * Minimum ... Some clients may require additional security measures or equipment. * Review detailed technology ...

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Remote Customer Service Agent

North Charleston, SC · Remote

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Assess customer needs and resolve inquiries efficiently and professionally. Requirements * Minimum ... Some clients may require additional security measures or equipment. * Review detailed technology ...

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Remote Customer Service Agent

Mount Pleasant, SC · Remote

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Assess customer needs and resolve inquiries efficiently and professionally. Requirements * Minimum ... Some clients may require additional security measures or equipment. * Review detailed technology ...

Liveops

Remote Customer Service Agent

Charleston, SC · Remote

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

Assess customer needs and resolve inquiries efficiently and professionally. Requirements * Minimum ... Some clients may require additional security measures or equipment. * Review detailed technology ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote security control assessor in Charleston, SC is $55.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.26 and $63.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Remote Security Control Assessor evaluates and ensures that an organization's security controls comply with industry standards and regulations. They perform risk assessments, analyze security policies, and recommend improvements to enhance cybersecurity. Working remotely, they assess systems, review documentation, and collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders. Their goal is to identify vulnerabilities and ensure that security frameworks align with compliance requirements such as NIST, ISO 27001, or FedRAMP.

What does a remote security control assessor do?

A Remote Security Control Assessor typically reviews security policies, analyzes technical controls, and conducts risk assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements. Daily tasks often include evaluating documentation, coordinating virtual meetings with stakeholders, preparing assessment reports, and recommending remediation actions for identified vulnerabilities. You’ll collaborate with IT teams, compliance officers, and management to gather evidence and share assessment findings. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential, as much of the work is self-directed and relies on effective remote coordination with clients and internal teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote security control assessor?

To thrive as a Remote Security Control Assessor, you need expertise in information security frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and IT auditing, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or a related field. Familiarity with assessment tools (like Nessus or NIST compliance checklists), experience with GRC (governance, risk, compliance) platforms, and relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISA are highly valued. Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication abilities help remote assessors excel, especially when working independently or with cross-functional teams. These skills are critical for accurately evaluating security controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and communicating findings effectively in a remote work environment.

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Security Advisor - GRC

Charleston, SC • On-site, Remote

Soteria
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$80K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Established in 2014 and based in Charleston, South Carolina, Soteria's expertise in the cybersecurity domain is predicated upon the accumulated practical experience across all team members. Soteria's security professionals have held leading positions in private industries, state governments, and federal intelligence communities.
Driven by this combined pool of knowledge as well as the belief that "Security is for Everyone," Soteria offers advisory services and solutions which are significantly differentiated from the security status quo. Soteria treats each client as a unique case deserving of individualized security insights and specialized hands-on assistance.
About the role
As a Security Advisor at Soteria, you will join a fast-paced GRC team supporting a growing roster of clients navigating today's threat landscape. This role calls for authenticity, engagement, curiosity, and care reflected in every client interaction. You will assess risk, evaluate controls, guide clients toward stronger security postures, delivering clear, timely, well-documented findings.
Success here requires solid technical grounding, paired with strong project management, requirements gathering, and client communication skills. You will juggle multiple engagements at once, adapting quickly, maintaining high quality under tight deadlines.
What you'll do
  • Perform control gap, risk, and compliance/regulatory assessments to help organizations understand where gaps exist within client security programs.
  • Develop and perform social engineering simulations (phishing, vishing) and present social engineering training to organizations to improve their security awareness programs.
  • Provide project management tasks to ensure assessment delivery is on time and meets the client's needs.
  • Identify gaps in desired control implements and determine appropriate recommendations for clients based on identified regulatory framework and desired controls.
  • Conduct interviews with clients and the Soteria team to evaluate a client's IT environment and security practices.
  • Work closely with clients and the Soteria team to develop deliverables to include, but not limited to:
    • executive summary reports
    • detailed findings and recommendations reports
    • presentation slide decks
    • plans of action and milestones
    • policy and procedure development
    • ad-hoc written reports
  • Provide support and guidance where necessary to Advisory team members to achieve excellence in the various business areas of Trusted Advisory and vCISO, Risk/Gap Assessments, Incident Response Readiness, Table Top Exercises, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans and Policy development.
  • Write clear and well-structured reporting to detail observations and strategic recommendations, at an appropriate level for the intended audience.
  • Identify cybersecurity-related regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR, NYDFS) as well as gaps in compliance, and develop strategic plans to achieve and maintain compliance.
  • Work closely with clients and the Soteria team to develop remediation plans to ensure clients achieve their desired outcomes.
  • Document and present findings and recommendations to clients, including C-Suite and board-level executives, in a professional manner.
  • Support project team with quality assurance review of deliverables.
  • Maintain relationships with clients post-assessment in order to assist and advise as they continue to build and improve their security.
  • Maintain competence in security trends, technologies, and practices through self-study and attendance of industry events.
  • Maintain integrity and confidentiality for sensitive client information.
  • Assess and research common business platforms and technologies to deliver recommendations for secure configurations.

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of industry experience with an understanding of the cybersecurity space
  • 2+ years of experience in a cybersecurity consulting role; specifically conducting IT audits or assessments
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, CMMC, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Advanced Excel skill a plus
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc.

Hours of Operation:
  • Soteria is a remote workforce with flexibility in scheduling. The majority of work time will be 9:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST.

This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required for client engagements, team meetings, or other business needs.
The pay range for this role is:
80,000 - 135,000 USD per year (Remote)

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