Controls Management, Specialist

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$90K — $130K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in cybersecurity, controls assurance, audit, or related fields.
  • Proven experience in control testing and assessments in a regulated setting.
  • Strong grasp of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS, COBIT).
  • Excellent analytical and communication abilities.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform control testing and assurance to evaluate effectiveness.
  • Enhance Continuous Controls Monitoring through automation and analytics.
  • Identify control gaps and recommend remediation actions.
  • Develop metrics, dashboards, and actionable reporting for risk insights.
  • Collaborate with security and business stakeholders to improve control environments.
  • Support security policy compliance and audit-related activities.
  • Contribute to control modernization and GRC transformation initiatives.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Focus on innovation in cybersecurity practices.
  • Emphasis on automation and data-driven strategies.
  • Access to cutting-edge GRC technologies and methodologies.
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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