IT Security Specialist I

Engagement Description –

The EIS Compliance/Governance Analyst will be responsible for assisting in the responsibilities of executing the security framework compliance/governance activities and requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities will also include documenting adherence to governance requirements across policies/standards, procedures, controls, compliance, training and awareness, and preparing metrics/KPIs and reporting materials.

• Evaluate the design and operation effectiveness of Business/IT operations against the HITRUST CSF and identify areas of improvement
• Interview SMEs, examine evidence documentation, analyze and perform testing
• Learn the company functions/processes by conducting process walk throughs
• Analyze root cause of issues, provide recommendations for process improvements and risk mitigation based on assessment findings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with HITRUST CSF
• Deliver effective and concise documentation that meets HITRUST quality standards
• Prepare and provide reporting such as dashboards and metrics, on various areas of performance, issue analysis and assessment statuses
• Utilize GRC tools to effectively manage assessment remediation plans and documentation
• Serve as a HITRUST subject matter expert
• Participate and provide support during audits, assessments, or other required third-party reviews.
• Support initiatives/projects
• Build relationships internally to foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration

Rate: $40-$45/hour

Hybrid in Detroit, MI

The EIS Compliance/Governance Analyst will be responsible for assisting in the responsibilities of executing the security framework compliance/governance activities and requirements. Day-to-day responsibilities will also include documenting adherence to governance requirements across policies/standards, procedures, controls, compliance, training and awareness, and preparing metrics/KPIs and reporting materials.

• Evaluate the design and operation effectiveness of Business/IT operations against the HITRUST CSF and identify areas of improvement
• Interview SMEs, examine evidence documentation, analyze and perform testing
• Learn the company functions/processes by conducting process walk throughs
• Analyze root cause of issues, provide recommendations for process improvements and risk mitigation based on assessment findings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with HITRUST CSF
• Deliver effective and concise documentation that meets HITRUST quality standards
• Prepare and provide reporting such as dashboards and metrics, on various areas of performance, issue analysis and assessment statuses
• Utilize GRC tools to effectively manage assessment remediation plans and documentation
• Serve as a HITRUST subject matter expert
• Participate and provide support during audits, assessments, or other required third-party reviews.
• Support initiatives/projects
• Build relationships internally to foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration

• At least 4 - 5 years of work experience in IT compliance, IT Assessments and/or IT audit experience as well as knowledge and understanding of governance, risk, compliance
• Knowledge of security and risk frameworks, standards, best practices (e.g., HITRUST CSF, NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT)
• Self-starter with effective written and verbal communication skills along with strong critical thinking skill

• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to tailor communication style to the audience at hand.
• Experience in coordination and execution of the audit lifecycle, including evidence collection, review, observation tracking, management response collection and auditor relations and communication.
• Strong demonstration of problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Experience working on testing of IT controls across systems, databases, applications and operating systems.
• Strong ability to frame and deliver messages based on experience and level of the listener.
• Strong critical…