IT Risk and Compliance Specialist

Description

We are looking for an experienced IT Risk and Compliance Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will focus on developing and organizing cybersecurity and IT documentation to align with established security frameworks. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely, with an initial onsite requirement in Littleton, Colorado, to familiarize yourself with the environment.

Responsibilities:
Create, update, and maintain IT policies, procedures, and documentation aligned with security frameworks.
Analyze existing cybersecurity practices to identify gaps and recommend documentation improvements across approximately 15 domains.
Develop materials for areas such as enterprise asset control, software management, vulnerability management, and malware defenses.
Collaborate with internal subject matter experts and technical teams to gather accurate information for documentation.
Build and track compliance artifacts while ensuring they meet regulatory and organizational standards.
Access sensitive systems and environments to collect necessary data for documentation.
Ensure documentation is structured, stored, and updated consistently to support compliance efforts.
Provide estimates on time, effort, and scope required to achieve compliance goals.
Utilize workflow and project management tools effectively to coordinate documentation deliverables.

Requirements

Extensive experience with cybersecurity frameworks, IT governance, and compliance standards.
Proven ability to write clear and concise IT policies, procedures, and technical documentation.
Solid understanding of IT systems, including networks, servers, endpoints, cloud platforms, and security tools.
Expertise in asset inventories, software inventories, and vulnerability management.
Strong collaboration skills to work with technical teams and translate processes into actionable documentation.
Familiarity with project management tools such as Monday.com or similar platforms.
Ability to work independently and manage documentation deliverables with minimal supervision.
Excellent organizational and communication skills to ensure high-quality outputs.

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