Senior Security Advisor – Lead Control Assessor

Soteria - Security Solutions & Advisory; South Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Soteria - Security Solutions & Advisory in Charleston, South Carolina, seeks a Senior Security Advisor – Lead Control Assessor to act as hands-on assessor and engagement lead for structured cybersecurity control assessments.

The role combines executing control testing with leadership of assessment planning, supervising assessors, and ensuring consistent, defensible application of methodologies across key security controls, emphasizing disciplined execution and audit rigor.

Responsibilities

• Execute cybersecurity control testing as part of structured assessments.
• Lead assessment planning and supervision of assessors across a defined set of controls.
• Ensure consistent, defensible application of assessment methodologies across audits.

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. Soteria's overall approach is guided by the belief that “Security is for Everyone,” and the firm 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. The Senior Security Advisor – Lead Control Assessor serves as both a hands-on assessor and engagement lead for structured cybersecurity control assessments. This role is responsible for executing cybersecurity control testing, while also leading assessment planning, supervising assessors, and ensuring consistent, defensible application of assessment methodologies across a defined set of key security controls. This position is ideal for an experienced assessor who combines strong technical judgment with leadership capability, thrives in repeatable, large-scale assessment programs, and understands the importance of standardization, comparability, and audit rigor. The role emphasizes disciplined execution and quality oversight rather than bespoke advisory consulting. Core Responsibilities