Senior Security Advisor & Lead Control Assessor (Remote)

Soteria LLC

Charleston (SC)

Remote

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

48 hours ago

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Job summary

Soteria LLC in Charleston, SC, is seeking a Senior Security Advisor – Lead Control Assessor to lead repeatable control assessments and oversee delivery across multiple clients. The role requires strong technical judgment, leadership in assessment programs, and expertise with NIST SP 800-53 Rev.

5 controls; remote work with periodic client travel is expected, 9-5 EST hours. You will mentor junior assessors, present findings to executives, and ensure defensible, audit-ready deliverables within

Qualifications

7+ years in cybersecurity, information security, IT audit, or risk and compliance.
2+ years leading or performing cybersecurity control assessments or IT audits with testing/validation responsibility.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC strongly preferred.
Experience testing controls aligned to NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 and applying assessment procedures.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute cybersecurity control assessments against key controls per NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5.
Assess control implementation status using standardized criteria.
Test information systems using document reviews, walkthroughs, and interviews.
Lead planning, kickoff, execution, and closeout for assessment engagements.
Coordinate activities across Control Assessors to meet delivery timelines.
Present assessment results and risk implications to executives and board-level stakeholders.