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Senior IT Security Controls Assurance Analyst
Location
Costa Rica
Posted
114 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior IT Security Controls Assurance Analyst
Experian
• Conduct security control assessments, using documented control activities (where they exist) and regulatory requirements. • Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and procedures, using data from security tools to capture evidence. • Use queries and dashboards to identify potential control failures as part of the control testing process. • Ensure the accuracy and timely completion of control testing, providing peer review where necessary. • Document findings, including root cause analysis and applicable recommendations for remediation. • Be the primary liaison with business stakeholders, delivering clear progress updates and results. • Contribute lessons learned by integrating partner feedback to improve the control testing program.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, relevant field, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Advanced English proficiency.
- 3+ years' experience performing IT Audit or security control testing.
- 5+ years' of experience in Information Security or Information Technology.
- Professional certification such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks e.g., NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Controls, COBIT.
- Experience with control testing methodologies, risk assessments, and auditing tools.
- Familiarity with IT systems, and cybersecurity practices and domains.
Benefits
- Medical, life and dental insurance
- Asociación Solidarista
- International Share Save Plan
- Flex Work/Work from home
- Paid time off
- Birthday day off
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Education Reimbursement
- Family Bonding
- Bereavement Leave
- Referral Program
- and more.
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