Information Security Assessor

Post Date

Mar 17, 2026

Location

Montvale,
New Jersey

ZIP/Postal Code

07645
US
May 16, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Managerial / Professional

Req #

NNJ-e16ab736-0997-45cd-959e-f0d602f993f8

Pay Rate

$54 - $68 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an Information Security Assessor for one of our customers. In this role, you will perform hands‑on NIST 800‑171 assessments across client environments by evaluating compliance against 110 security controls and 320 assessment objectives. You’ll work directly with enterprise and application stakeholders to validate control implementation—such as encryption, access controls, and logging—while collecting and analyzing supporting evidence. Day to day, you’ll develop clear implementation statements, review and validate objective evidence, and author and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs) aligned to assessment results. You’ll document gaps, findings, and remediation inputs, ensuring all assessments meet NIST expectations and audit standards.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- Experience performing IT security risk assessments, Information Security and Third Party Security Assessments
- Understanding of security principles, IT security controls and related technologies and products
- Hands‑on experience performing NIST 800‑171 assessments
- Strong understanding of security control validation and evidence collection
- Experience producing SSPs (System Security Plans)
- Strong verbal/written communication, with ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- CISM, CRISC, and/or CISSP

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.