IT Risk Professional (Hybrid - 3 Days In Office)

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Freddie Mac, you will do important work to build a better housing finance system and you’ll be part of a team helping to make homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable across the nation.

Position Overview :

The EO&T Risk Management team provides risk management support over EO&T at Freddie Mac. We work closely with all three lines of defense, and business partners on a series of risk reduction activities.

You will evaluate application of risk and use expertise to support leadership with our top priorities of risk reduction, audit remediation, sustainability and management identified issues as well as control / process gaps.

We continuously evaluate the adequacy, operational effectiveness, and efficiency of governance, risk management and control processes.

Apply now and learn why there’s #MoreAtFreddieMac!

Our Impact :

Partner with our IT Collaborators to understand and manage risks and controls associated with IT operational processes, serving as a liaison for 1LOD.

Provide transparency of risk exposures through implementing sound reporting for risk-based decision making.

Perform gap assessments, risk assessments on risks and controls, and advise on effective remediation, driving issues to closure.

Your Impact :

Understand and examine business processes, risks and controls.

Provide risk expertise in Information Security domains (such as Cyber, Identity Access Management, Engineering, Vulnerability Management, etc.

and / or Core Infrastructure Platforms domains (such as Unix, Windows, VMware, VDI, OpenShift, Middleware, Desktops, etc.).

Ensure timely development of remediation action plans and support issue lifecycle management from inception to closure.

Coordinate audits and exams; includes managing action plans to ensure they are completed timely and accurately.

Qualifications :

2-4 years of risk, control, compliance, or operational risk experience. Experience in Information Technology or Information Security is preferred.

Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems, Business Administration with an emphasis in Technology, Computer Science, Accounting Information Systems or related field and equivalent experience

Ability to effectively collaborate with upstream and downstream risk and controls stakeholders and influence outcomes.

Understanding of NIST, SDLC, COBIT, ITIL, ISO, IT General Controls preferred

Certifications are preferred : CISA, CISSP, GLEG, GIAC, or CISM

Keys to Success in this Role :

Excel in a team environment as well as individually

Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment

Self-motivated, pro-active problem solver with the capability of managing multiple priorities

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing.

Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.