Senior Security Controls Assessor - Bureau Of Technology; Actively

Job Description - SENIOR SECURITY CONTROLS ASSESSOR - BUREAU OF TECHNOLOGY (ACTIVELY RECRUITED) )

Job Description

Job Posting:
Sep 14, 2026, 3:08:59 PM

Closing Date:
Sep 29, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Full-time Shift Start Time : 8:30 A.M. Shift End Time : 4:30 P.M.

Offices Under the President

Cook County Administration 161 N. Clark St.

• Cook County Offices
• Under The President
• Administrative Hearings
• Auditor
• Bureau of Administration
• Bureau of Economic Development
• Bureau of Finance
• Bureau of Human Resources
• Bureau of Technology
• Facilities
• Office of the President

Test and evaluate controls within systems or organizations to ensure proper implementation, functionality and achievement of desired outcomes. Assess the quality of risk management processes to identify security and privacy strengths and weaknesses, developing strategies to address deficiencies. conduct security control assessments, identify vulnerabilities, analyze polices, recommend enhancements, and prepare detailed assessment plans and reports to improve security posture. The Senior Security Controls Assessor position is a highly technical function in the Information Technology (IT) field.

• Ability to independently guide staff in area of specialization to drive business success.
• Ability to provide in-depth insight, advice and expertise to other professionals, management, and external contacts in an assigned functional area.
• Ability to operate as a senior team member and communicate advanced specialized knowledge to team members, leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of complex principles and practices for a specialized area of focus.
• Knowledge of information security frameworks: NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Criminal Justice and Information Services (CJIS), etc.
• Knowledge of network, server, and data storage architecture, operations, and protocols.
• Knowledge of application development methodologies and regulatory regulations.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and
• Four (4) years of technical security control assessment, design, information security audit, risk management, policy design and development experience or directly related experience and
• Valid driver's license is required

• Possession of one of the following professional certifications: CRISC, CISA or CGRCis preferred.

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• For eligible employees the County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.