The Authentication and Access Assurance (AAA) team is responsible for conducting cybersecurity risk assessments that evaluate authentication and access management practices across the organization. Our team ensures compliance with the FFIEC Authentication & Access Guidance and identifies key risks that impact the security and resilience of financial services.
As a Principal Associate, Cyber Risk Assessor, you will play a critical role in assessing authentication risks, identifying control gaps, and providing actionable recommendations. You will engage with stakeholders across cybersecurity, IT, and business functions to drive risk-based decision-making and improve authentication and access security.
This is an opportunity to work in a highly adaptable and evolving team, directly contributing to the organization’s cybersecurity posture. We seek an individual who is technically proficient, business-savvy, and an effective communicator, with a passion for authentication and identity security.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Cyber Risk Assessment & Advisory
Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments focused on authentication and access management practices, ensuring alignment with the FFIEC Authentication & Access Guidance and cybersecurity best practices.
Identify and assess authentication-related risks and IAM (Identity & Access Management) control gaps, providing well-supported risk ratings and recommendations.
Work with cybersecurity and business teams to understand the impact of authentication risks on the organization and provide business-relevant risk insights.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of emerging authentication threats, IAM security practices, and regulatory expectations to continuously enhance assessment methodologies.
Risk Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights tailored for business and technology leaders.
Influence risk decisions by effectively articulating the significance of authentication risks and advocating for necessary security improvements.
Engage with stakeholders to challenge assumptions, push back when appropriate, and ensure risk assessments maintain independence and objectivity.
Strengthen team credibility by ensuring assessment reports and presentations are clear, concise, and aligned with customer needs.
Process and Team Development
Improve the consistency, efficiency, and strategic impact of risk assessments by refining assessment frameworks, templates, and methodologies.
Ensure assessments adhere to defined schedules and deadlines, proactively escalating issues when needed.
Serve as a knowledge resource for authentication and IAM risks, mentoring junior assessors and contributing to team training initiatives.
Support efforts to expand the team's capabilities in end-to-end IAM risk assessments, helping evolve the program's strategic focus over time.
Experience:
Experience in cybersecurity risk assessment, cybersecurity audit, or IAM security, with a focus on authentication risks and access management.
Familiarity with the FFIEC Authentication & Access Guidance and experience assessing compliance against it.
Strong understanding of authentication technologies, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), passwordless authentication, biometric authentication, and risk-based authentication.
Working knowledge of IAM security principles, such as identity governance, privileged access management (PAM), role-based access control (RBAC), and just-in-time access.
Experience working with stakeholders across business, IT, and security teams, with an ability to effectively communicate and influence security decisions.
Ability to manage multiple assessments simultaneously, maintain adherence to deadlines, and escalate issues when needed.
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to assess control effectiveness and make well-reasoned risk judgments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical risk assessments into business-relevant insights.
Why Join Us?
Work in a collaborative and supportive environment, with leadership committed to professional growth and development.
Be part of a team that has successfully navigated significant organizational changes and regulatory shifts, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.
Gain exposure to senior cybersecurity and business leaders through impactful risk assessments.
Play a role in shaping how the team continues to evolve its authentication and IAM risk assessment capabilities.
If you’re passionate about authentication security, IAM risk, and cybersecurity assessments, we encourage you to apply and join our team!
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
At least 3 years of experience working in cybersecurity or information technology
At least 1 year of experience in cybersecurity risk assessments or cybersecurity audit
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years of experience with risk frameworks NIST CSF, NIST 800-63, ISO 27001, or PCI DSS
1+ year of experience in federated identity management, single sign-on (SSO) solutions, and modern authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect)
1+ year of experience working in financial services cybersecurity or a highly regulated environment
One or more professional certifications CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or CCSP
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $127,500 - $145,500 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
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