Cyber Security Control Testing & Validation Associate

DTCC • Tampa, FL

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will play a key part in executing the Credible Challenge assessment program within the Cyber Security Risk Office. Your work will directly contribute to strengthening DTCC’s cyber risk governance by independently assessing First Line cyber security functions and evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls. You will work closely with CSRO leadership, assessment leads, and First Line stakeholders to perform structured assessments, analyze evidence, identify risks and control gaps, and support clear, defensible assessment conclusions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience in cyber security, cyber operations, cyber risk, IT audit, or technology risk
• Hands-on experience performing cyber security assessments or control testing.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA or equivalent are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute Credible Challenge assessments of First Line cyber security functions, including planning, scoping, fieldwork, and documentation.
• Perform walkthroughs, interviews, and evidence reviews to assess control design and operating effectiveness.
• Evaluate alignment of First Line practices to internal policies, standards, and cyber security frameworks.
• Analyze assessment results to identify risks, control gaps, and themes.
• Draft assessment documentation and analysis summaries in accordance with Credible Challenge standards.
• Track assessment progress, issues, and action items and support timely escalation.
• Partner with Credible Challenge leads to ensure consistency and quality across assessments.
• Support continuous improvement of assessment procedures and templates.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level