Analyst, Security Program Strategy Controls Assurance

System One; Ashburn (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Controls Testing Analyst for a multiyear contract role. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and executing IT and Information Security controls testing in an Agile environment. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. This position allows for remote work, offering flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in control testing and audit assessments is crucial.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience is required.
• Strong communication, analytical, and planning skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute testing of IT and Information Security controls.
• Document findings and present results to leadership.
• Create test strategies and perform walk-throughs with stakeholders.

Skills

Control Testing

Risk Assessment

Audit

Information Security

Technical Writing

Planning

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Information Systems or related field

CISSP, CISA, CCSP, CRISC or other Information Security certifications

Job description

Controls Testing Analyst
Location:REMOTE
Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options
Position Type: Multiyear Contract

Basic Purpose:
The Analyst will serve in an Asset Based Testing role that will help plan, scope, execute, and report testing of IT and Information Security controls. The Analyst will be responsible for all phases of the assessment and communications with business partners and other stakeholders. They will work in an Agile environment.

Responsibilities:
• Planning & Scoping of Asset Based Assessments to include development of communications, risk & control matrices, scope documents and other supporting information
• Perform walk-throughs with business partners identifying actual versus expected controls
• Create test strategies to test actual controls
• Document all work performed to meet the IIA reperformance standard
• Document issues and final reports
• Present to leadership results of assessments

Qualifications:
• Experience in control testing to include experience in some of the three lines of defense (Audit, ERM, First Line areas)
• Experience in audit and information security risk assessments
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations (i.e. Federal Financial Institutions Examination Manual (FFIEC), National Information of Standards and Technology (NIST), and International Standards Organization (ISO)
• Knowledge of NCUA, FFIEC, GLBA, NIST (including the Cyber Security Framework and 800 Series), ISO 27001/27002, SANS/CIS 20, PCI DSS, and other Information Security requirements and frameworks
• Experience in working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, and third parties
• Effective planning and organizational skills
• Effective research, analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including technical writing
• Bachelor Degree in business, information systems or related field or equivalent work/military experience
• CISSP, CISA, CCSP, CRISC or other Information Security certifications
• Ability to present findings and conclusions clearly and concisely
• Experience in working with all levels of staff, management, stakeholders, and third parties
• Ability to build effective relationships through rapport, trust, diplomacy, and tact
• Strong word processing and spreadsheet software skills

Ref: #850-Rockville (ALTA IT)