Risk Assessment Specialist

2 weeks ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States Zermount, Inc Full time
Job Title: Risk Assessor

Zermount, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Risk Assessor to join our team. As a Risk Assessor, you will be responsible for conducting risk assessments, developing reports, and providing solutions to mitigate risk.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and risks to our systems, networks, apps, and data assets.
  • Develop qualitative risk analysis based on the outcome of the risk assessment performed and provide justification and details supporting the analysis and solutions to mitigate.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and their alignment with best practices and security frameworks.
  • Identify and assess potential threats, vulnerabilities, and risks to our systems, networks, apps, and data assets.
  • Provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risks, including technical, procedural, and administrative controls.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop risk treatment plans, prioritize remediation efforts, and track the implementation of recommended controls.
  • Define and implement appropriate risk response strategies, such as risk acceptance, risk transfer, or risk avoidance.
  • Conduct detailed assessments of security controls, including mechanisms, technologies, capabilities, policies, and procedures.
  • Evaluate the design and effectiveness of security measures in protecting against threats, detecting potential incidents, and responding to security breaches.
  • Assist in the development/maintenance of security policies, SOPs, and guidelines based on compliance requirements and risk assessment outcomes.
  • Document risk assessment findings, observations, and recommendations in clear and concise reports.
  • Prepare executive-level summaries and presentations to communicate risk assessment outcomes and recommendations.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of risk assessments, remediation plans, and progress tracking.
Requirements:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor of Science (or higher) in one of the following: computer engineering, computer science, IT, cybersecurity, or a related field and 5 years of IT cybersecurity experience including direct support of the US government and 4 years acting as an ISSO, assessor, or compliance analyst.
  • Without a B.S. degree, a minimum of 7 years of IT cybersecurity experience including direct support for the US Government will be accepted.
  • A minimum of at least one of the following certifications is required: Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) or any certification compliant with DoD 8570 IAM Level II or higher.
  • Minimum of an active Secret Clearance.
Work Environment:

Primarily Remote (Onsite work in Arlington, VA or in the United States may be occasionally required).

Business Hours: 8:00 am EST - 4:30 pm EST.



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