Cyber Security Assessor Job at Kelly in Midland

Cybersecurity Risk Assessor with Dow through Kelly

Contract length: 12 + months

Location: Midland, MI

Hybrid role

Schedule: Mon – Friday

Job Title: Cybersecurity Risk Assessor

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cybersecurity Risk Assessor to join our Risk Management team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in identifying and evaluating potential security risks, assessing vulnerabilities, and providing recommendations for risk mitigation of IT assets and vendors. This position requires an understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk assessment methodologies, and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. In addition, this position will have a heavy focus on coordinating Risk Management activities.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Cybersecurity Coordinator:

Monitor Risk Management’s OneTrust platform for new requests and respond to Get Help requests.

Schedule meetings with stakeholders and Assessment Managers.

Initiate the Point of Contact Validation process by reaching out to third party focal points to request their completion of a Vendor Risk Assessment.

Follow-up with unresponsive vendors and initiate vendor risk assessments when responses are received.

Risk Identification and Assessment:

Conduct thorough assessments of information systems, applications, and infrastructure to identify potential security risks.

Utilize risk assessment methodologies to analyze and quantify the impact and likelihood of identified risks.

Documentation and Reporting:

Prepare detailed risk assessment reports outlining identified vulnerabilities, associated risks, and recommended mitigation strategies.

Communicate assessment findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.

Security Controls Evaluation:

Evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls and safeguards in place.

Provide recommendations for enhancing security controls to better mitigate identified risks.

Compliance Monitoring:

Ensure that cybersecurity practices align with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

Collaboration and Communication:

Work collaboratively with other cybersecurity professionals, IT teams, and business units to gather information and insights for risk assessments.

Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.

Continuous Improvement:

Stay informed about emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC are a plus.

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in conducting cybersecurity risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, or related activities.

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management frameworks, and industry standards.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Effective communication skills to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.

Previous experience in customer service is a plus

If you have a passion for cybersecurity, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to assess and communicate risks effectively, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in our mission to enhance the security posture of our organization through comprehensive risk assessment practices.