Cloud Cyber Security Assessor

MUFG•Jersey City, NJ

2d•$112,000 - $153,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is a member of the CISO of America’s team and will provide control design guidance and conduct independent control assessments within the Cybersecurity Assessment team. The primary focus will be on testing of security controls, ensuring that technical systems and information assets are appropriately protected within both On-prem and Cloud environments. The role also emphasizes comprehensive risk management, including the identification, assessment, and management of inherent, control, and residual risks.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a combination of risk management, information security, and IT roles.
In-depth knowledge of cloud security practices and technologies for major providers.
Experience in writing process documentation and designing/executing control test scripts.
Knowledge of domestic and international banking regulations (Reg W, Basel II, FFIEC, GDPR, etc.) and experience with enforcement agencies oversight activities (regulatory examinations, matters requiring attention (MRAs), consent orders, etc.) within a global systemically important financial institution's information technology and information security environments.
Understanding of the regulatory environment and regulations related to technology risk, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and Federal Reserve Board (FRB) expectations.
Ability to constructively work both independently and in collaborative environments involving all levels of management and employees.
Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently, prioritize, and efficiently complete responsibilities while maintaining the highest quality.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in Information Security or a closely related discipline, or equivalent related experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior audit experience a plus.
Professional certifications such as CCSK, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CGEIT, CSX, CISSP and Cloud Security from major providers.

Responsibilities

Perform walkthroughs and obtain process understanding to identify control points.
Execute test scripts for design and operating effectiveness using methods such as: Examine, Interview, Test.
Apply sampling techniques (statistical or judgmental) to select populations for testing.
Conduct technical validation of controls across: Identity & Access Management (e.g., MFA enforcement, privileged access), Data Security (e.g., encryption, key management), Network Security (e.g., segmentation, firewall rules), Configuration Management (e.g., CIS benchmarks, baseline compliance), Vulnerability Management (e.g., patch SLAs, scanner coverage), Logging & Monitoring (e.g., SIEM integration, alerting), Incident Response (e.g., evidence of tabletop or real events).
Gather sufficient and appropriate evidence (screenshots, logs, configurations) with metadata and timestamps.
Ensure evidence supports conclusions and is retained per workpaper standards.
Document test steps, attributes, results, and conclusions in a clear, self-standing manner.
Maintain traceability from population to sample to evidence.
Record exceptions with clear linkage to criteria and risk impact.
Provide factual, evidence-based observations without advisory language.
Re-test remediated controls to confirm closure and effectiveness.