About the role

  • Develops, assesses and monitors cybersecurity controls across systems, applications, vendors and infrastructure
  • Conducts risk assessments, controls walkthroughs, and control gap analyses to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation controls-based strategies
  • Collaborates with IT and business units to implement and validate security controls
  • Maintains documentation of control effectiveness and remediation efforts
  • Supports internal and external audits, including evidence collection and control walkthroughs
  • Ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, CIS Controls, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA)
  • Develops and maintains cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards
  • Monitors regulatory changes and emerging threats to adjust control strategies accordingly
  • Assists in the development of security awareness and training programs
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology management, computer science, or a related discipline
  • Three years of experience in information technology, cybersecurity, IT audit, or risk management, preferably in an academic or research setting
  • Experience with controls development and control testing methodologies
  • Strong customer service orientation with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical users
  • Proficiency with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT) and compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR)
  • Understanding of cybersecurity principles, particularly in regulated environments
  • Excellent documentation skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements

Job title

Cybersecurity Controls Analyst

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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