Cybersecurity Controls Assessor III – OT/IT Risk (Hybrid)

Akraya, Inc.; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya, Inc. is seeking a cybersecurity professional to assess and validate controls across IT, OT, and cloud environments in Oakland, CA. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and related standards to protect critical infrastructure.

You will document findings, propose remediation actions, and collaborate with stakeholders on risk management. This is a W2 contract (4+ months) with hybrid work and pay in the range of $60–65 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing cybersecurity controls.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF and NIST 800-53.
• Experience with risk management and compliance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assess IT, cloud, and OT cybersecurity controls.
• Evaluate security measures against standards and regulations.
• Identify security risks and propose corrective actions.
• Document findings and remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on risk management.

Skills

NIST CSF

NIST 800-53

Cybersecurity assessment

Risk management

Control validation

NERC CIP

Job description

Akraya, Inc. is seeking a cybersecurity professional to assess and validate controls across IT, OT, and cloud environments in Oakland, CA. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and related standards to protect critical infrastructure.

You will document findings, propose remediation actions, and collaborate with stakeholders on risk management. This is a W2 contract (4+ months) with hybrid work and pay in the range of $60–65 per hour.