Cyber Security Controls Assessor - Career
GTTOakland, CA
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Job Description
Primary Job Title: Cyber Security Controls Assessor
Alternate/Related Job Titles: IT Controls Assessor IT Compliance Analyst Cybersecurity Auditor IT Risk Analyst Information Security Controls Analyst
Location: Oakland, CA
Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid (Monthly onsite; adjusted as needed)
Contract Details (Contract roles only):
- Position Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 12 Months
- Start: As Soon As Possible
- Pay Rate: $60 – $65/hr
Job Summary
The Cyber Security Controls Assessor is responsible for the assessment, verification, review, and audit of General Computer Controls (GCCs) across the enterprise.
This role evaluates IT and business systems for compliance with regulatory standards, internal policies, and procedures. The Assessor identifies risks, evaluates control deficiencies, and recommends remediation efforts aligned with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform multi-platform assessments (applications, databases, operating systems, middleware, monitoring tools, and business processes) based on predefined test objectives and plans
- Perform retesting of remediated or updated controls
- Obtain, review, and interpret evidence to validate control effectiveness
- Execute and report IT compliance assessments aligned with NIST SP800-53, SP800-115, SOX, and NERC CIP standards
- Review organizational IT policies, standards, and procedures to identify control points that mitigate risk
- Analyze test results and evidence to identify vulnerabilities and control deficiencies
- Partner with stakeholders to establish sustainable remediation plans
- Identify risks associated with control failures and recommend mitigating controls
- Ensure control documentation is updated to reflect the current control environment
- Support Compliance leadership as needed
Required Experience
- BA/BS in Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years of general IT experience, including IT security or IT risk management
- Experience using Excel worksheets, workbooks, and formulas
- Experience managing multiple projects with conflicting priorities
- At least one current and valid certification from: CCNA, CISA, CRISC, CIA, or CISSP
Nice-to-Have Experience
- Utility industry experience
- Big 4 experience
- Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
- Experience with NIST SP800-53 security controls
Required Skills
- Deep understanding of security frameworks and IT assessment processes
- General computing controls (GCC) knowledge
- Risk identification and control gap analysis
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge of COBIT and ITIL frameworks
- Regulatory standards (SOX, NERC/CIP) expertise
- Strong planning and project management skills
- Multi-project management capability
- Detail-oriented and analytical mindset
Additional Skills
- Understanding of application, database, network, and systems security
- Ability to interpret audit evidence and documentation
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Collaboration with control owners and stakeholders
Working Conditions
- Local candidates only (Oakland area)
- Hybrid role with monthly onsite requirement (adjusted as needed)
- Client laptop provided (temporary use of personal laptop via Citrix if delayed)
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number: 26-01828
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