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Sr IT Controls & Risk Specialist (Northbrook)

Sr IT Controls & Risk Specialist (Northbrook)

Medline IndustriesNorthbrook, IL, US
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Senior It Controls & Risk Specialist

Medline is looking for a Senior IT Controls & Risk Specialist to play a critical role in establishing and managing an IT controls framework for the enterprise. Reporting to the IT Controls & Risk Manager, this position will lead the design, development, and implementation of information and technology risk management policies, standards, processes, and best practices and drive adoption through effective enterprise change management, education, and awareness. Additionally, the specialist will evaluate the compliance of new and existing technology solutions against applicable controls.

Major Responsibilities

  • Control Framework Development : Analyze, design, create, and maintain a unified IT controls framework drawing from leading industry frameworks and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Documentation : Create comprehensive documentation for the controls framework, including risks, control objectives, and implementation guidelines. Align with existing enterprise policies and develop policies to fill identified gaps.
  • Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure stakeholder buy-in and alignment with organizational risk tolerance.

Technology Evaluation And Risk Management

  • Compliance Evaluation : Assess new and existing technologies for compliance with applicable controls.
  • Risk Register Management : Maintain a risk register to manage non-compliance and track remediation efforts.
  • Tool Administration : Lead the configuration of GRC tools used for IT risk management processes.

    • Awareness And Education

  • Material Development : Develop tailored written and verbal awareness materials for different audiences, supporting user education initiatives.
  • Drive Communication Campaigns To Ensure Employee Adoption Using Metrics To Measure And Track Success.

    • Communication And Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Communication Planning : Execute a communication plan for impacted audiences when process and policy changes are made.
  • Relationship Building : Build trusted relationships with IT Compliance, Information Security, Legal, and Corporate Compliance teams to ensure message alignment and cross-functional collaboration.

    • Minimum Job Requirements

    Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field. Or equivalent combination of education, professional certifications, and relevant work experience.

    Certification / Licensure

    None required.

    Work Experience

  • 3+ years of professional experience in Technology Risk, Information Security, or leadership role in a technical area within a highly regulated industry.
  • 3+ years professional experience within IT Controls and Frameworks, IT Risk Management, IT Internal Controls, or related GRC field.

    • Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Experience developing or maintaining a controls-based IT compliance framework
  • Experience evaluating or auditing web-based software technologies against company or regulatory requirements
  • Experience deploying or supporting risk management, compliance, information security, information governance, or privacy programs across a large enterprise
  • In-depth understanding of NIST CSF, CIS, NIST 800-53, HITRUST, CMMC, PCI DSS, or similar frameworks. Ability to describe framework scope, composition, and implementation strategies.
  • Familiar with the technical components of software technologies, including APIs, web services, and common web and cloud application integration and architecture patterns
  • Experience with modern GRC tools and other technologies supporting IT risk management activities
  • Experience applying change management methodologies to support IT risk management initiatives
  • Strong written and verbal skills, including a demonstrated ability to translate complex or technical information into concepts that are easily understood
  • Proven ability to effectively interact with, manage, and influence cross-functional teams and partners

    • Preferred Job Requirements

    Certification / Licensure

    Certification in relevant GRC discipline (e.g., CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CGRC) or IT governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL).

    Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

  • Experience implementing or using AuditBoard CrossComply, AuditBoard ITRM, or other TPRM, Privacy, or GRC tools
  • Participation in IT compliance and audit processes
  • Experience organizing process information and technical concepts into a knowledge base for wider audience consumption, leveraging diagrams or infographics and knowledge management tools
  • Experience driving successful, insight-based, creative communications plans that deliver against program objectives, on time and within budget
  • Experience deploying policy or technology changes across a large enterprise and measuring and reporting program process over time.
  • Understanding of fundamental Information Governance concepts (e.g., records retention, data protection, data handling)
  • Knowledge of enterprise change management methodologies
  • Familiarity with SAP security model and its integration with GRC products
  • Familiarity with M365 governance and compliance settings

    • Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

    The anticipated salary range for this position : $96,200.00 - $144,560.00 Annual. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and / or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

    Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

    We're dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

    Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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