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

Job Description This is a remote position. POSITION TITLE Cybersecurity Quality Assurance Analyst Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) 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. 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 · 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 MINIMUM EDUCATION · Advanced degree preferred · Experience and certifications may be substituted for formal education on a case by case basis 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)