Security Risk Assessor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Assess security evaluations in line with service level agreements and quality benchmarks.

• Mentor and supervise the deliverables of junior staff members.

• Manage assigned tasks, commitments, deadlines, and goals utilizing appropriate tools, methodologies, frameworks, and professional standards.

• Operate autonomously while representing departmental services in a professional manner.

• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to improve, mitigate, and resolve risks associated with third parties.

• Act as a primary point of contact for Fortress clients and their associated third parties.

• Implement the Validated Controls Assessment (VCA) process for designated clients.

• Conduct reviews for issue remediation, identify findings, coordinate vendor timelines, and evaluate submitted evidence for closure recommendations.

• Assist Managers and Account Leaders with account management tasks.

• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in cybersecurity control evaluations, operational risk management, information security, crisis management, security standards/assessments, or risk management.

• Experience in a client-facing role.

• Background in highly regulated sectors such as financial services, energy, and/or healthcare.

• Comprehensive understanding of risk management principles, especially regarding information security, IT general controls, and basic audit concepts and terminology.

• Familiarity with information security frameworks, including NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001.

• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, logical reasoning, and the ability to adhere to established scripts/consistency models, drive tasks to completion, meet deadlines, and adapt to changes.

• Proven professional communication abilities and client relationship management skills.

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and other business software.

• Capacity to utilize AI tools effectively and independently refine prompts.

• An Associate's Degree is required.

• Preferred qualifications include Big 4 experience, a track record as a top performer, experience in regulated industries involving PCI, GLBA, NERC CIP, or HIPAA, experience in prioritization and workload management, and security or risk management certifications such as CTPRP, CRISC, CISA, CISSP, or Security+.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote and hybrid working options available.

• Competitive compensation structure.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with up to 90% of employee costs covered, along with highly progressive options for dependents and families.

• Company-paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• 401(k) matching.

• Flexible Paid Time Off.

• Parental leave benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development through succession planning, upskilling, and certification support.

• Tuition and certification reimbursement.

• Employee referral programs.

• Company-sponsored events.