Test Analyst III

BCforward; United States; On-site; USD 78,523 - 86,788; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Security Controls Testing Specialist to enhance and execute control testing activities within a dynamic organization focused on compliance and risk management. This role involves assessing the effectiveness of security controls, improving practices, and collaborating across various teams to meet regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and a passion for driving security improvements in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the organization's adherence to global standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in information security, cybersecurity, or risk management.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO-2700).
• Experience with audits and control testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document testing of security controls.
• Identify control gaps and document observations.
• Collaborate across teams to improve security posture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

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About the Company

We are building a centralized and scalable controls testing program within the Foundations – Shared Services team to support consistent risk identification and control validation across Client. This team plays a critical role in ensuring our practices meet global regulatory expectations and effectively reduce risk across a dynamic, large-scale environment.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Security Controls Testing Specialist to execute and evolve Client’s control testing activities. The successful candidate will lead efforts to assess the design and operating effectiveness of key controls, identify areas for improvement, and contribute to the continuous advancement of our security posture. This role requires strong analytical skills, deep understanding of control frameworks, and the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical teams in a fast-paced, global organization. Ideal candidates will have a background in security audits, control assessments, or technical risk management, and a passion for driving meaningful improvements through structured, repeatable testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document testing of security controls to assess their design and operating effectiveness
• Define control testing scope, objectives, and procedures based on organizational risk and regulatory requirements
• Conduct technical and procedural assessments across key control areas such as access management, data protection, logging/monitoring, and vulnerability management
• Identify and document control observations/gaps, root causes, and potential risks
• Collaborate with control owners to conduct walkthroughs, obtain evidence, and clarify control requirements
• Evaluate technical evidence (e.g., configuration files, architecture diagrams, etc.) to determine areas of noncompliance or opportunities for improvement
• Apply frameworks such as NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 to evaluate control performance
• Develop and maintain standardized testing templates, procedures, and reporting formats
• Prepare detailed test results and control effectiveness reports for risk, compliance, and audit stakeholders
• Support automation and continuous improvement of the control testing process
• Stay current with emerging threats, regulatory changes, and security control best practices
• Communicate findings clearly and professionally to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Prepare and support the delivery of regular reporting on control testing results, trends, and risk insights for leadership and key stakeholders
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that drive maturity, efficiency, and scalability of the security controls testing program

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree with 5+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, trust & safety, integrity, and/or other risk management, compliance, audit, or assurance experience in a technology company
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements such as NIST, ISO-2700, PCI Compliance, and other industry standards
• Experience conducting audits, control testing, compliance certifications or related compliance engagements
• Communication experience, along with facilitation, analytical, leadership, delegation, and presentation skills.
• Experience moving from strategy to execution and delivering tangible results.
• Experience in consistently and effectively defending ideas and solutions.
• Experience in effectively analyzing risk, compliance, and maturity within the context of business, and technology problems.
• Problem solving and trouble-shooting experience.
• Experience collaborating with multiple technical and non-technical teams to deliver successful programs / projects.
• Foundation program management skills such as planning, organizing, pre-empting risks/blockers, communicating with stakeholders, to deliver successful programs / projects.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced degree and/or certification.

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years of experience in information security, cybersecurity, trust & safety, integrity, and/or other risk management, compliance, audit, or assurance experience in a technology company
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements such as NIST, ISO-2700, PCI Compliance, and other industry standards
• Experience conducting audits, control testing, compliance certifications or related compliance engagements

Nice-to-have Skills

• Communication experience, along with facilitation, analytical, leadership, delegation, and presentation skills
• Experience moving from strategy to execution and delivering tangible results
• Experience in consistently and effectively defending ideas and solutions

Years of Experience

5+ years of experience

Degrees/Certifications Required

Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree and/or certification preferred.

Pay range and compensation package

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Social Networking Platforms, and Software Development

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