IT Security Specialist (Mid-Level)

Job Description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!

Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for an IT Security Specialist for a W2 contract opportunity with one of our largest clients!

Candidates should be willing to work on our W2 ONLY, No c2c,

Top 3 Required Skills/Experience

• At least 3-5 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

 PROJECT DETAILS:

• 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. This role will be reported to the EIS ESF Manager.
• 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’s functions/processes by conducting process walkthroughs
• Analyze root cause of issues and 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

Required Skills/Experience

• 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 thinking skills to actively pursue opportunities to develop and implement solutions to solve work problems. Must be able to solve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure with a highly professional demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong ability to adjust to changing priorities while multitasking effectively.
• Self-directed and works with minimal guidance. Proactively seeks guidance when needed.

Education/Certifications:

• Undergraduate university degree (4-year) preferred but not required.
• A master's degree (e.g., MBA, MSIS, MIS, etc.) is preferred but not required.
• Five (5) years of combined IT experience to include two (2) years IT security work
• Experience in information security, IT general controls, IT compliance, IT assessments, and/or IT audit experience.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CISA, CPA/CA, CISM, or other equivalent professional certification preferred but not required.

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