IT Risk Manager - Contract

About the position

This position is responsible for execution of a Technology first-line of defense (LOD1) risk and internal control program for Early Warning. The role will be required to execute with the company's Enterprise Risk Management Leadership around the structure of the three lines of defense program to ensure the consistency in the implementation and operationalization across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technology policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensure that the policy approval process is followed.
• Help maintain Technology's process inventory and internal control environment inventory.
• Act as point of contact for technology focused external and internal audits and assessments (SOC2, PCI DSS, & others).
• Effectively communicate technology and security related risks and vulnerabilities.
• Validate solutions being implemented are in line with currently approved policy, in conjunction with Technology and Security teams.
• Act as business-line liaison to Enterprise Risk Management and Operational Risk Management.
• Perform control testing of technology controls for correct implementation and operation.
• Create, facilitate, and manage risk identification and remediation processes.
• Ensure risk remediation plans exist and are sufficient; track remediation plans to completion and ensure remediation is on-time and sustainable; ensure action plans and remediation of issues by Risk Owner.
• Assist Technology teams in driving improvements in confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Identify and implement processes improvement efforts.
• Work with process and control owners to better define and implement control performance requirements.
• Support the company's commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Requirements

• Education and/or experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience.
• 5 or more years of related experience.
• Familiarity with ISO 27000, PCI DSS, NIST 800-53a, COBIT, FFIEC handbook, SOC2 Type II, GLBA, FCRA, FISMA.
• Effective communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Background and drug screen.

Nice-to-haves

• 5+ years work experience in security, governance, compliance, IT audit, information technology, or related.
• Certification in one of CISA, CISSP, CCSP, CRISC, or equivalent or ability to sit for one of the certifications within the first 12 months of hire.
• Experience with security-related technologies including firewalls, IDS, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, anti-virus, data leak prevention, two factor authentication, and VPN.
• Experience in managing business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage - Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off - Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Maven Family Planning - provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.