Senior Security Assessor

About Specialized Security Services, Inc.

For over two decades, our expert team has successfully assisted organizations with the implementation and oversight of their information security, privacy, and regulatory compliance programs. Our reputation is our own, built upon our steadfast commitment over the years to do the right thing and go above and beyond for our clients. We pride ourselves on our ability to think outside-the-box, stay nimble and succeed as a team.

About the Senior Assessor role:

The Senior Security Assessor supports PCI Compliance, SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO, NIST, CMMC, Risk Assessment, HIPAA, CCPA, GDPR project initiatives by undertaking risk assessments, advising on implementation of security measures, recommending appropriate risk mitigations, interpreting security policy and standards in the context of projects and business scenarios to help the business operate securely. This role has a significant client consulting and management component in advising, defining client security requirements to industry best practice standards, and ensuring that all projects meet these requirements, or that exceptions and issues are noted and remediated as appropriate.

The ideal candidate combines the technical expertise commonly associated with PCI DSS and cybersecurity assessments with the audit, attestation, and internal control experience often found in SOC and assurance engagements. CPA and/or QSA credentials are highly valued.

As a Senior Assessor, you will:

• Assess existing controls to determine level of compliance to the PCI DSS standard, SOC 2, ISO, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, CMMC, etc. inclusive of: their maturity, state of compliance, and the risk associated with any findings.
• Support PCI-DSS, Risk, SOC 2, NIST, ISO, CMMC, FedRAMP, Cyber Security Compliance gap analyses and assessments.
• Conduct SOC 2 Type I and Type II readiness assessments and examinations, including control design review, testing of controls, evidence evaluation, gap analysis, and reporting.
• Support compliance privacy client engagements and familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA or similar privacy frameworks.
• Supports sites in testing, documentation and issue resolution associated with cyber security programs.
• Perform comprehensive threat/risk assessments and business impact analysis of current system, data, application and technology environments to determine possible internal and external threats to information assets, and identify security measures required to counter such threats.
• Supports sites in testing, documentation and issue resolution associated with cyber security programs.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the enterprise security architecture and supporting security standards to ensure compliance with corporate policies, and relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Perform technical security reviews or assessments to ensure targeted systems, networks, applications and/or data are in compliance with corporate policies and standards.
• Serve as a client-facing GRC consultant on S3 engagements, performing governance, risk, and compliance activities on behalf of client organizations as defined in contracts.
• Assess and communicate risk, control gaps, and compliance implications, translating technical and operational findings into clear, business-focused guidance for client stakeholders.
• Understand that, due to the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, maintaining this role will require obtaining additional certifications to keep up with the cybersecurity threat landscape and industry acceptable certifications.

Required Education and Experience:

• A university degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a field which relates to the role.
• Minimum of at least
  two
  security certifications from the following (ISC)2 CISSP, ISACA CISM,ISACA CISA, SANS GIAC/GSNA, ISO27001 Certified Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor
• Possession of a PCI QSA certification or the ability to obtain and maintain QSA status is strongly preferred.
• Five (5) + years of Information Security experience in Security Governance, Risk and Compliance practices and methodologies.

Preferred Experience that drives success in this role:

• Additional Security certification such as QSA, CMMC CP, CMMC CCA, IRCA ISMS Auditor or higher, IIA Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), HITRUST
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential preferred.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the principles, best practices architecture and design approaches to applicable capabilities, services and standard controls that fall under the scope of the PCI-DSS, NIST, CMMC, and ISO.
• Experience conducting cybersecurity assessments and audits, including the use of industry-standard security and compliance tools.
• Experience with security hardening, policy development, and secure software development practices.
• Previous experience performing PCI DSS, NIST, CMMC, and ISO assessments, including readiness assessments, gap analyses, remediation validation, and formal audits.
• Experience leading or supporting SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations, including scoping, control testing, evidence review, and report development.
• Experience evaluating internal controls, business processes, governance frameworks, and risk management practices in support of attestation and assurance engagements.