Cybersecurity Quality Assurance Analyst Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)

This is a remote position.

1. POSITION TITLE

Cybersecurity Quality Assurance Analyst

Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V)

2. SUMMARY

The Cybersecurity Quality Assurance Analyst supports independent verification and validation activities and ensures that all cybersecurity assessment products meet technical security and quality standards before delivery. The analyst reviews evidence validates compliance with federal frameworks and confirms the accuracy and consistency of risk documentation. The goal is to ensure high quality defensible assessment outputs that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

Review cybersecurity assessment documentation for accuracy completeness and compliance

Conduct independent verification and validation of technical findings and risk statements

Evaluate evidence against federal and industry standards

Assess vendor cybersecurity risk and review third party risk documentation

Validate compliance with ISO SOC and NIST standards

Identify deficiencies or deviations from required quality and security standards

Provide feedback and guidance to assessment teams to maintain quality consistency

Maintain documentation audit trails and quality records

Support internal audit activities and process improvement initiatives

Prepare reports for management review and quality control oversight

Recommend enhancements to assessment processes and methodologies

Requirements

6. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Senior level positions require seven or more years of relevant cybersecurity experience

Advanced degree in a cybersecurity or technical field preferred with experience or directly relevant certifications substituting for academic credentials

At least five years of experience in Information Security Governance Risk and Compliance demonstrating:

Expertise in writing technical and risk management reports

Strong analytical problem solving and organizational skills

Experience assessing and mitigating risks associated with vendor relationships and vendor control evaluations

Experience performing risk-based due diligence

Technical understanding of cybersecurity concepts and working knowledge of ISO 27001 SOC 1 and SOC 2 NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171

At least three years of experience in third party cybersecurity risk management demonstrating:

Experience evaluating third party cyber risk

Experience developing and implementing sustainable third party cyber risk processes

Experience conducting assessments using NIST SP 800-53 within a federal agency

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Effective technical writing and documentation capabilities

Experience in cybersecurity control assessment environments

Ability to document cyber assessments and communicate results clearly

Understanding of the Systems Development Life Cycle and its application to secure systems

7. MINIMUM EDUCATION

Advanced degree preferred

Experience and certifications may be substituted for formal education on a case by case basis

8. CERTIFICATIONS

Candidate must hold and provide proof of at least one of the following certifications:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP)

Certified Third Party Risk Assessor (CTPRA)