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IT Security Specialist I

IT Security Specialist I

TekWissen LLCDetroit, MI, United States
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Overview :

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a health insurance company. It offers different types of health care coverage plans that include individual and family, dental and vision, plans for employers, etc.

Title : IT Security Specialist I

Work Location : Detroit, MI,48226

Duration : 6 Months

Job Type : Temporary Assignment

Work Type : Hybrid

Dept : EIS Purchased Services

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 for the client.
  • 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 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

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 / Experience The rest of the required skills / experience. Include :

  • 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 Include :

  • 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.

    • TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

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