Controls Management, Specialist

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, controls assurance, audit, risk management, or compliance.
  • Experience in control testing and assessments in regulated environments.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks like NIST and ISO.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform cybersecurity control testing and assurance activities.
  • Enhance Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) capabilities through automation.
  • Identify control gaps and recommend remediation actions.
  • Develop metrics and reporting to provide risk insights.
  • Partner with stakeholders to strengthen the control environment.
  • Support security policy and audit-related activities.
  • Contribute to GRC transformation initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Engage in cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives and projects.
Full Job Description
Core Responsibilities:
  • Perform cybersecurity control testing and assurance activities to assess control design and operating effectiveness.
  • Support and enhance Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) capabilities through automation and analytics.
  • Identify control gaps, recommend remediation actions, and track improvements.
  • Develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting to provide actionable risk insights.
  • Partner with security, technology, compliance, and business stakeholders to strengthen the control environment.
  • Support security policy, standards, regulatory, and audit-related activities.
  • Contribute to control modernization and GRC transformation initiatives.


Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, controls assurance, audit, risk management, compliance, or related disciplines.
  • Experience conducting control testing, assessments, and walkthroughs within a regulated environment.
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27002, CIS Controls, and COBIT.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.


Preferences:
  • Experience with Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM), control automation, and data-driven assurance programs.
  • Knowledge of AI governance, AI risk management, and AI-related regulatory requirements.
  • Experience using GRC Platforms such as Archer, or similar technologies.
  • Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CIA, or CPA preferred.

Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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