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

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: