STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!
Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for an IT Security Specialist for a W2 contract engagement with one of our largest clients in Detroit, MI!
Job Title : IT Security Specialist
Duration : 5 months
Role : W2 contract Location : Detroit, MI
Schedule : Hybrid
Must be local to Michigan; Second interview required in person
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
Required Skills and Experience :
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. This role will report to the EIS ESF Manager.
Evaluate the design and operation effectiveness of Business / IT operations against the HITRUST CSF and identify areas of improvementInterview SMEs, examine evidence documentation, analyze and perform testingLearn the company functions / processes by conducting process walk throughsAnalyze root cause of issues, provide recommendations for process improvements and risk mitigation based on assessment findingsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with HITRUST CSFDeliver effective and concise documentation that meets HITRUST quality standardsPrepare and provide reporting such as dashboards and metrics, on various areas of performance, issue analysis and assessment statusesUtilize GRC tools to effectively manage assessment remediation plans and documentationServe as a HITRUST subject matter expertParticipate and provide support during audits, assessments, or other required third-party reviews.Support initiatives / projectsBuild relationships internally to foster a culture of teamwork and collaborationRequired 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 skillsStrong 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.) degree preferred but not required.Five (5) years of combined IT experience to include two (2) years IT security workExperience 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.Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process.