Assurit
Risk Assessment Consultant (Senior)
Assurit is currently seeking an experienced Risk Assessment Consultant (Senior) to support one of our clients.
About the Role We are seeking a Senior Risk Assessment Consultant with deep experience evaluating IT risks, forecasting operational impacts, and guiding organizations through the full lifecycle of risk identification, analysis, and reporting. The role is responsible for managing risk assessments across complex environments, ensuring that risks are properly documented, tracked, and communicated to drive informed decision‑making and operational planning.
Location Periodic onsite work at various locations throughout the State of Maryland.
Key Responsibilities
Lead planning, execution, and documentation of IT risk assessments across systems, applications, and operational environments.
Identify, analyze, and prioritize risks based on probability, impact, and alignment with mission requirements.
Develop and maintain risk evaluation methodologies to ensure consistency and repeatability across assessments.
Forecast potential operational impacts based on identified risks, emerging threats, and system changes.
Update risk evaluations and tracking mechanisms as new information, operational changes, or emerging vulnerabilities arise.
Produce clear reports and briefings that communicate risk findings, trends, and recommendations to leadership.
Collaborate with stakeholders to validate findings, discuss mitigation strategies, and align risk decisions with business and mission needs.
Support development of risk governance processes, metrics, and dashboards to increase organizational visibility.
Advise on risk mitigation strategies and control enhancements based on industry standards and best practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
6+ years of experience conducting IT risk assessments in enterprise or government environments.
Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, frameworks, and standards (e.g., NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-30, ISO 27005, FISMA).
Experience forecasting operational or business impacts based on identified risks.
Proficiency evaluating technical, operational, and organizational risks across complex IT systems.
Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data.
Excellent communication skills, including ability to prepare structured reports and present findings to technical and non‑technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work with cross‑functional teams and manage multiple assessment efforts simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting federal or state agencies, regulated industries, or high‑impact operational environments.
Knowledge of control frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, COBIT, FFIEC, ISO 27001.
Experience developing risk heatmaps, dashboards, or executive‑level risk communications.
Relevant certifications such as CRISC, CISSP, CISA, CGEIT, FAIR Analyst.
Application Instructions To apply for this position, email your resume to
denise.pho@assurit.com .
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Assurit is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Contact Information Assurit
11325 Random Hills Road, Suite 360
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 225-3305
info@assurit.com
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About the Role We are seeking a Senior Risk Assessment Consultant with deep experience evaluating IT risks, forecasting operational impacts, and guiding organizations through the full lifecycle of risk identification, analysis, and reporting. The role is responsible for managing risk assessments across complex environments, ensuring that risks are properly documented, tracked, and communicated to drive informed decision‑making and operational planning.
Location Periodic onsite work at various locations throughout the State of Maryland.
Key Responsibilities
Lead planning, execution, and documentation of IT risk assessments across systems, applications, and operational environments.
Identify, analyze, and prioritize risks based on probability, impact, and alignment with mission requirements.
Develop and maintain risk evaluation methodologies to ensure consistency and repeatability across assessments.
Forecast potential operational impacts based on identified risks, emerging threats, and system changes.
Update risk evaluations and tracking mechanisms as new information, operational changes, or emerging vulnerabilities arise.
Produce clear reports and briefings that communicate risk findings, trends, and recommendations to leadership.
Collaborate with stakeholders to validate findings, discuss mitigation strategies, and align risk decisions with business and mission needs.
Support development of risk governance processes, metrics, and dashboards to increase organizational visibility.
Advise on risk mitigation strategies and control enhancements based on industry standards and best practices.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
6+ years of experience conducting IT risk assessments in enterprise or government environments.
Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, frameworks, and standards (e.g., NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-30, ISO 27005, FISMA).
Experience forecasting operational or business impacts based on identified risks.
Proficiency evaluating technical, operational, and organizational risks across complex IT systems.
Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data.
Excellent communication skills, including ability to prepare structured reports and present findings to technical and non‑technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work with cross‑functional teams and manage multiple assessment efforts simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting federal or state agencies, regulated industries, or high‑impact operational environments.
Knowledge of control frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53, COBIT, FFIEC, ISO 27001.
Experience developing risk heatmaps, dashboards, or executive‑level risk communications.
Relevant certifications such as CRISC, CISSP, CISA, CGEIT, FAIR Analyst.
Application Instructions To apply for this position, email your resume to
denise.pho@assurit.com .
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Assurit is an Equal Opportunity 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.
Contact Information Assurit
11325 Random Hills Road, Suite 360
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 225-3305
info@assurit.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr