Cybersecurity Assessor

CompQsoft, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CompQsoft, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Assessor to evaluate enterprise systems, networks, and applications, identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory standards.

You will provide actionable recommendations, collaborate with technical and business teams, and support remediation tracking using RMF, NIST controls, and GRC tools. The role requires 5+ years of experience and certifications (CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, CAP/ISC2 CGRC)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security assessment and risk management.
• Experience interpreting NIST SP 800-53/800-37 controls and risk assessments.
• Proficiency with RMF lifecycle and POA&M tracking.
• Strong ability to translate compliance requirements into remediation actions.
• Experience with GRC tools and third-party risk management processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct GRC-based assessments, control auditing, and third-party risk evaluations.
• Interpret federal mandates (NIST 800-53/800-37) and assess technical and administrative controls.
• Perform Security Impact Analyses and manage POA&M documentation.
• Support security and compliance assessments across internal systems and vendors.
• Evaluate external service providers' security practices and vendor risks.
• Document findings and track remediation actions with prioritization.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to clarify compliance requirements.
• Maintain risk documents and dashboards using risk tools and Power BI/Excel.
• Execute RMF lifecycle control assessments and evidence collection.

Skills

GRC methodologies

Security control auditing

Third-party risk assessments

NIST 800-53/800-37

Security Impact Analyses

POA&M management

Cross-functional coordination

Risk reporting

Data-driven insights

Tools

Archer

ServiceNow

OneTrust

Prevalent

Power BI

Excel

Visio

JIRA

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Cybersecurity Assessor evaluates enterprise systems, networks, and applications to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory standards. They provide actionable recommendations and collaborate with technical and business teams to strengthen security controls and reduce organizational risk.

Key Requirements

• Expertise in GRC methodologies, security control auditing, and third-party risk assessments. Proven ability to interpret federal compliance mandates (NIST SP 800-53, 800-37) and evaluate technical and administrative controls. Strong competency in conducting ""Security Impact Analyses"" and managing Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) documentation. Compliance & Assessment Support: Conduct security and compliance assessments across internal systems and third-party vendors, supporting adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Third-Party Risk Assessments: Evaluate the security practices of external service providers and assist with managing vendor-related risks throughout the assessment of lifecycle.
• Findings & Remediation Tracking: Analyze assessment results, document findings, and support remediation efforts by tracking issues and helping teams prioritize corrective actions.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with business and technical stakeholders to clarify compliance requirements and support the resolution of identified risks within accepted thresholds.
• Risk Documentation & Reporting: Use risk management tools and reporting dashboards to maintain assessment documentation, track risk metrics, and contribute to security posture reporting.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Serve as a bridge between Business Analysts and Cybersecurity Engineers, translating compliance requirements into actionable remediation tasks while maintaining organizational risk thresholds.
• GRC Tool Proficiency: Use industry-standard GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow) and Third-Party Risk tools (e.g., OneTrust, Prevalent) to centralize documentation and streamline assessment workflows.
• Data-Driven Risk Reporting: Convert complex assessment findings into actionable insights with Power BI and Excel, maintaining dashboards that communicate enterprise security posture to stakeholders.
• Security Control Execution & Validation: Perform daily RMF lifecycle control assessments, including evidence collection, walkthroughs, testing of technical/administrative controls, and POA&M tracking to ensure risk remains within tolerance.

Requirements

Experience: 5+ years

Certifications: CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CCSK, CAP/ISC2 CGRC

Technologies: GRC Platforms (Archer/ServiceNow), Third-Party Risk Tools (OneTrust/Prevalent), MS Excel (Advanced), MS Power BI, MS Visio, JIRA, and Microsoft Office Suite.

CompQsoft provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and in the working environment to all employees and applicants. CompQsoft does not take any non-merit factors like race, color, religion, sex (gender), mental/physical disability, and age into account for purposes of recruitment, hiring and development