Information Technology Security Specialist

Detroit, Michigan

EPITEC
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Summary

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.


Responsibilities

  • 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

Required Skills/Experience

  • At least 3-5 years of work experience in Information Security, IT general controls, 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)
  • 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
  • Experience working on testing of IT controls across systems, databases, applications and operating systems

Education/Certifications

  • Undergraduate university degree (4-year) preferred but not required.
  • Masters (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 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.
Date Posted: 24 April 2025
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