Job#: 3030549 Job Description: Application Management & Risk Analyst
Location: Charlotte, NC/Kennesaw, GA/Richmond, VA(On-site)
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 11 Months
Role Overview
This position supports the management of Application Infrastructure Technology (AIT) for registered applications. The role focuses on maintaining compliance with organizational policies and standards throughout the application lifecycle. The analyst will be responsible for managing risk, monitoring deliverables, maintaining application data accuracy, and ensuring security requirements are met to support the product and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain application information accurately in the designated application headquarters (AppHq) in collaboration with product managers.
- Ensure timely management and closure of deliverables within the Risk Integration and Support Environment (RISE).
- Track and report on patching and security requirements using continuous monitoring tools, and conduct impact assessments of related metrics.
- Coordinate and manage documentation required for approvals and tollgates, with content created by product and engineering teams.
- Facilitate audit and regulatory assessments related to AITs and collaborate with Risk Managers on identified actions.
- Support the development of policies, standards, and baselines relevant to AITs.
- Create and manage exception requests and risk cases to support the risk management process.
- Provide weekly reports and escalate metrics related to RISE and security monitoring.
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency with Agile tools, specifically Jira.
- Understanding of application management policies, standards, and processes.
- Familiarity with risk frameworks.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in tools like Excel for reporting and tracking.
- Skills in action management and prioritization to meet deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication, process, and reporting skills.
- Experience with process definition, creation, and optimization based on AIT requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of IT security principles, including threat and vulnerability assessment.
- Experience with identifying mitigation controls and processes to reduce risk.
- Familiarity with current IT risks and the ability to enforce controls.
Compensation
The pay rate for this position is between $65.00 and $70.24 per hour.
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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