Cybersecurity Controls Assessor (Financial Services)

Cybersecurity Controls Assessor (Financial Services)

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Type: Contract

Category: Advisory

Industry: Financial Services

Workplace Type: Remote

Reference ID: JN -022026-105460

Date Posted: 02/10/2026

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Our client requires a Technical Cyber Assessor to conduct comprehensive control assessments for financial advisor branches. The position focuses on endpoint and network security, secure remote access, and data protection, while ensuring alignment with corporate policies and financial industry regulations. The assessor will deliver clear findings and remediation guidance to support leadership and compliance teams.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $35.00 to $38.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Perform remote assessments of branch office environments.

• Evaluate endpoint security configurations for effectiveness and compliance.

• Review network segmentation and firewall rules to verify proper control implementation.

• Assess secure remote access and VPN configurations for adherence to standards.

• Validate data protection measures including encryption and backup practices.

• Verify compliance with corporate cybersecurity standards and financial regulations such as SEC and FINRA.

• Review physical security controls related to IT assets and data handling.

• Conduct technical testing such as configuration reviews.

• Interview branch personnel to gauge security awareness and process adherence.

• Document findings and provide clear, actionable remediation recommendations.

• Prepare detailed assessment reports for leadership and compliance teams.

Experience Requirements:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in cybersecurity assessments or technical audits.

• Strong knowledge of endpoint security, network security, and secure remote access.

• Knowledge of financial industry compliance requirements including SEC and FINRA.

• Familiarity with security tools such as Nessus, Qualys, and CIS benchmarks.

• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

• Relevant certifications including CRISC, CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CEH (preferred).

• Experience assessing branch or distributed office environments (preferred).

• Ability to explain technical findings to non-technical staff (preferred).

• Strong understanding of risk management in financial services (preferred).

• Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively (preferred).

Education Requirements:

• Relevant certifications such as CRISC, CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CEH (preferred).

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Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( [email protected] , 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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