HITRUST CSF Assessor
HITRUST Lead Auditor, Remote, India
At Prescient Security, we are on a mission to simplify security and compliance.
Our core values are:
Bring Order to Chaos
Be Accountable & See it Through
1000% With You
Support & Collaborate
Think Outside the Box
Summary:
The HITRUST Assessor is responsible for conducting Gap Assessments, Readiness Assessments, and Validated Assessments against the HITRUST Common Security Framework (CSF). The role involves close collaboration with client organizations to evaluate, guide, and validate their security posture and compliance with HITRUST requirements.
The Assessor ensures that all assessment activities are performed in accordance with HITRUST methodology, quality standards, and applicable regulatory expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Define assessment scope, objectives, and applicable HITRUST CSF controls based on organization type and regulatory factors.
Conduct kick-off meetings with clients to explain assessment approach, timelines, and expectations.
Identify key stakeholders, systems, locations, and data flows within scope.
Develop assessment plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and milestones.
Perform initial gap analysis to identify control deficiencies against HITRUST CSF requirements.
Evaluate current state of:
Policies and procedures
Security controls implementation
Risk management practices
Provide actionable recommendations and remediation roadmap.
Support client in prioritization of gaps based on risk and compliance impact.
Assess the organization’s preparedness for HITRUST Validated Assessment.
Validate implementation status of controls and supporting evidence.
Identify residual gaps and weaknesses.
Provide detailed readiness report including:
Control maturity levels
Missing evidence
Improvement recommendations
Guide clients on documentation and evidence expectations.
Perform formal HITRUST CSF Validated Assessment in accordance with HITRUST guidelines.
Evaluate control implementation across domains such as:
Information Security
Risk Management
Access Control
Incident Management
Business Continuity
Conduct control testing and validation, including:
Sampling techniques
Evidence verification
Interviews with stakeholders
Ensure accuracy and completeness of assessment data in HITRUST tools (e.g., MyCSF).
Review client-provided documentation including:
Policies, SOPs, and standards
Risk assessments and treatment plans
Logs, reports, and system configurations
Ensure documentation:
Meets HITRUST CSF requirements
Is consistent, complete, and up to date
Identify documentation gaps and inconsistencies.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the engagement.
Provide guidance on:
Control implementation strategies
Industry best practices
Compliance alignment (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA)
Support clients in remediation planning and closure of findings.
Clarify HITRUST requirements without compromising assessor independence.
Conduct on-site or remote assessments as required.
Perform:
Physical security walkthroughs
System demonstrations
Interviews with process owners
Collect and validate audit evidence to support control effectiveness.
Prepare comprehensive assessment reports, including:
Control scores and maturity ratings
Observations and findings
Non-conformities and gaps
Ensure quality, accuracy, and traceability of all assessment outputs.
Submit validated assessment to HITRUST via required platforms.
Address QA feedback and HITRUST queries during review process.
Ensure assessments comply with:
HITRUST CSF methodology
Internal QA requirements
Ethical and independence standards
Participate in internal peer reviews and quality checks.
Maintain assessment documentation and audit trail.
Stay updated with:
HITRUST CSF updates
Regulatory changes
Emerging cybersecurity risks
Contribute to:
Internal knowledge base
Methodology improvements
Training and mentoring junior assessors
Work Skills and Qualifications:
Strong understanding of:
HITRUST CSF
Information Security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2)
Risk assessment and control evaluation techniques
Audit and compliance methodologies
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Report writing and documentation expertise
Stakeholder management
Attention to detail
Professional skepticism
Communication and client handling skills
Integrity and ethical conduct
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Prescient Security provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability or genetics.
Apply Now
At Prescient Security, we are on a mission to simplify security and compliance.
Our core values are:
Bring Order to Chaos
Be Accountable & See it Through
1000% With You
Support & Collaborate
Think Outside the Box
Summary:
The HITRUST Assessor is responsible for conducting Gap Assessments, Readiness Assessments, and Validated Assessments against the HITRUST Common Security Framework (CSF). The role involves close collaboration with client organizations to evaluate, guide, and validate their security posture and compliance with HITRUST requirements.
The Assessor ensures that all assessment activities are performed in accordance with HITRUST methodology, quality standards, and applicable regulatory expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Define assessment scope, objectives, and applicable HITRUST CSF controls based on organization type and regulatory factors.
Conduct kick-off meetings with clients to explain assessment approach, timelines, and expectations.
Identify key stakeholders, systems, locations, and data flows within scope.
Develop assessment plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and milestones.
Perform initial gap analysis to identify control deficiencies against HITRUST CSF requirements.
Evaluate current state of:
Policies and procedures
Security controls implementation
Risk management practices
Provide actionable recommendations and remediation roadmap.
Support client in prioritization of gaps based on risk and compliance impact.
Assess the organization’s preparedness for HITRUST Validated Assessment.
Validate implementation status of controls and supporting evidence.
Identify residual gaps and weaknesses.
Provide detailed readiness report including:
Control maturity levels
Missing evidence
Improvement recommendations
Guide clients on documentation and evidence expectations.
Perform formal HITRUST CSF Validated Assessment in accordance with HITRUST guidelines.
Evaluate control implementation across domains such as:
Information Security
Risk Management
Access Control
Incident Management
Business Continuity
Conduct control testing and validation, including:
Sampling techniques
Evidence verification
Interviews with stakeholders
Ensure accuracy and completeness of assessment data in HITRUST tools (e.g., MyCSF).
Review client-provided documentation including:
Policies, SOPs, and standards
Risk assessments and treatment plans
Logs, reports, and system configurations
Ensure documentation:
Meets HITRUST CSF requirements
Is consistent, complete, and up to date
Identify documentation gaps and inconsistencies.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the engagement.
Provide guidance on:
Control implementation strategies
Industry best practices
Compliance alignment (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA)
Support clients in remediation planning and closure of findings.
Clarify HITRUST requirements without compromising assessor independence.
Conduct on-site or remote assessments as required.
Perform:
Physical security walkthroughs
System demonstrations
Interviews with process owners
Collect and validate audit evidence to support control effectiveness.
Prepare comprehensive assessment reports, including:
Control scores and maturity ratings
Observations and findings
Non-conformities and gaps
Ensure quality, accuracy, and traceability of all assessment outputs.
Submit validated assessment to HITRUST via required platforms.
Address QA feedback and HITRUST queries during review process.
Ensure assessments comply with:
HITRUST CSF methodology
Internal QA requirements
Ethical and independence standards
Participate in internal peer reviews and quality checks.
Maintain assessment documentation and audit trail.
Stay updated with:
HITRUST CSF updates
Regulatory changes
Emerging cybersecurity risks
Contribute to:
Internal knowledge base
Methodology improvements
Training and mentoring junior assessors
Work Skills and Qualifications:
Strong understanding of:
HITRUST CSF
Information Security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2)
Risk assessment and control evaluation techniques
Audit and compliance methodologies
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Report writing and documentation expertise
Stakeholder management
Attention to detail
Professional skepticism
Communication and client handling skills
Integrity and ethical conduct
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Prescient Security provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability or genetics.
Apply Now