Overview
On Site
USD 70.00 - 85.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
FOCUS
System On A Chip
Strategist
Integrated Circuit
Internal Communications
IC
Security Controls
Evaluation
Data Integrity
Disaster Recovery
IT Governance
Systems Engineering
IT Risk Management
Operating Systems
Version Control
Documentation
Leadership
Management
IT Risk
Risk Management
Risk Assessment
SAP GRC
Computer Science
IT Security
Testing
IT Consulting
Software Development Methodology
Change Management
Business Continuity Planning
IT Operations
Information Security
Data Governance
IT Infrastructure
Network Design
Cloud Computing
Database Security
Cyber Security
FFIEC
COBIT
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
Finance
Information Systems
Performance Testing
Communication
Budget
Auditing
IT Management
Splunk
Fortify
API Management
Microsoft Azure
CISA
CISSP
CISM
Financial Services
Payment Card Industry
Taxes
Life Insurance
Business Transformation
Law
Job Details
IT Risk and Assurance Analyst
6 months contract to hire
100% remote
Top Skills' Details
1.Test technical controls in IT and Technical Security - control results and great written comms abilities.
2. Savvy in navigating security tools. Some configurations of security tools at a baseline level and self-serve themselves.
3. Be able to pull documents and identify the correct stakeholders.
4. Technical GRC person or in security wanting to get into controls would be best.
5. This will focus in assessments and SOC 2 controls not just doing audits. Improve deficiencies and have a good mindset around that to validate what is being done. 200 controls to get through in every systems environment. They have to get through these and need someone who can get through them quickly, not needing someone to come in and be a strategist.
6. Strong documentation and communication skills. This is a very close team, and culture is very important to them.
Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
This role will be an individual contributor (IC) role but they plan to build the team around this person. The goal is that this person will eventually be able to elevate to lead or manager role as this team grows, but to start they need someone who can come in and execute on all the backlogged risk assessment they need done.
Description
Our client is seeking a strong IT Assurance Analyst to help form the IT Assurance team. The IT Assurance team reports to the Company's VP of Information Security, GRC, as part of the "Second Line of Defense" also known as SLOD of 2LOD.
This position will help the IT Assurance function, which provides control assurance over the technology infrastructure by Company policy, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices and standards. This role will be responsible for technology and security control performance testing, including evaluation of the Company's technology processes, infrastructure, and third-party connections in accordance with FFIEC and related industry guidance.
The evaluation will result in control testing results as to whether information systems are safeguarding assets, maintaining data integrity, and operating effectively to achieve the organization's goals and objectives. This includes but is not limited to Cybersecurity / Information Security, Cloud Computing, Technology Operations, Business Continuity Management/Disaster Recovery, IT Governance & Strategy, Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Change Management, and Data Governance.
Additionally, the role shall also perform technology risk assessments relative to IT and Information Security program components.
Responsibilities
Assume the role of enhancing the department's Technology Control Strategy and building upon the technology control performance testing plans and procedures.
Perform ongoing IT and security assessments across the main system environments to identify risks and critical flaws within the company's networks, applications, and operating systems. Test the company's internal systems and third-party connections to validate technical controls and detect any computer and information security weaknesses.
Configure the controls management application within the GRC tool to source control performance testing results.
Develop accurate and complete control performance testing results and documentation in alignment with policy and industry frameworks. Log into various security tools and automate evidence collection to the extent possible.
Draft concise control performance reports, summarize findings, and align comprehensive management action plans with the process owner for each testable entity. Prepare quarterly reports and present to executive committees.
Build effective relationships and partner closely with senior technology and security leadership.
Provide value-added recommendations to management to improve the control environment, increase operational effectiveness or improve quality of products and services provided by the Company.
Skills
Conduct IT Risk Assessments, Big 4 Experience, Validate Technical Controls by testing internal and 3rd part systems, Risk management, Risk assessment, Develop tests within GRC tool, Document findings
Top Skills Details
Conduct IT Risk Assessments, Big 4 Experience, Validate Technical Controls by testing internal and 3rd part systems, Risk management, Risk assessment, Develop tests within GRC tool, Document findings
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in information systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Technology, or other related fields. Master's degree preferred.
5 -7 years in IT security/control assessment with IT controls testing experience. Technology consulting background a plus (Big4, Grant Thornton, Accenture, Optive, etc.).
Understanding of auditing the following Technology disciplines: SDLC/Change Management, BCP/DR, Technology Operations, Information Security, Cloud Computing, Data Governance.
Experience with technology infrastructure risk, controls and technology monitoring tools, including Network Infrastructure & Architecture, O/S, Cloud Computing, and Database security control reviews.
Knowledge of Cybersecurity controls and industry guidance & best practices such as PCI, NIST, FFIEC, COBIT, GLBA
General understanding of financial and information systems and processes and ability to apply that knowledge in conducting IT control performance testing.
Good communication skills (written and oral).
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, willing to be challenged and take personal responsibility.
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and stay within budget.
Ability to provide guidance to audit team peers and IT Management on IT control issues.
Ability to log in to various tools to collect relevant data, with the goal of automating evidence collection to the extent possible.
Experience with Splunk, Data Dog, NoName, Fortify, API Management tools, and Azure Front Door a huge plus.
Candidates with or pursuing CISA, CISSP, or CISM certifications.
Financial Services, Payment Processors, PCI, Regulatory and / or Public company experience is a plus
Experience with LogicGate or a similar tool.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Dallas,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2025.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
6 months contract to hire
100% remote
Top Skills' Details
1.Test technical controls in IT and Technical Security - control results and great written comms abilities.
2. Savvy in navigating security tools. Some configurations of security tools at a baseline level and self-serve themselves.
3. Be able to pull documents and identify the correct stakeholders.
4. Technical GRC person or in security wanting to get into controls would be best.
5. This will focus in assessments and SOC 2 controls not just doing audits. Improve deficiencies and have a good mindset around that to validate what is being done. 200 controls to get through in every systems environment. They have to get through these and need someone who can get through them quickly, not needing someone to come in and be a strategist.
6. Strong documentation and communication skills. This is a very close team, and culture is very important to them.
Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
This role will be an individual contributor (IC) role but they plan to build the team around this person. The goal is that this person will eventually be able to elevate to lead or manager role as this team grows, but to start they need someone who can come in and execute on all the backlogged risk assessment they need done.
Description
Our client is seeking a strong IT Assurance Analyst to help form the IT Assurance team. The IT Assurance team reports to the Company's VP of Information Security, GRC, as part of the "Second Line of Defense" also known as SLOD of 2LOD.
This position will help the IT Assurance function, which provides control assurance over the technology infrastructure by Company policy, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices and standards. This role will be responsible for technology and security control performance testing, including evaluation of the Company's technology processes, infrastructure, and third-party connections in accordance with FFIEC and related industry guidance.
The evaluation will result in control testing results as to whether information systems are safeguarding assets, maintaining data integrity, and operating effectively to achieve the organization's goals and objectives. This includes but is not limited to Cybersecurity / Information Security, Cloud Computing, Technology Operations, Business Continuity Management/Disaster Recovery, IT Governance & Strategy, Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Change Management, and Data Governance.
Additionally, the role shall also perform technology risk assessments relative to IT and Information Security program components.
Responsibilities
Assume the role of enhancing the department's Technology Control Strategy and building upon the technology control performance testing plans and procedures.
Perform ongoing IT and security assessments across the main system environments to identify risks and critical flaws within the company's networks, applications, and operating systems. Test the company's internal systems and third-party connections to validate technical controls and detect any computer and information security weaknesses.
Configure the controls management application within the GRC tool to source control performance testing results.
Develop accurate and complete control performance testing results and documentation in alignment with policy and industry frameworks. Log into various security tools and automate evidence collection to the extent possible.
Draft concise control performance reports, summarize findings, and align comprehensive management action plans with the process owner for each testable entity. Prepare quarterly reports and present to executive committees.
Build effective relationships and partner closely with senior technology and security leadership.
Provide value-added recommendations to management to improve the control environment, increase operational effectiveness or improve quality of products and services provided by the Company.
Skills
Conduct IT Risk Assessments, Big 4 Experience, Validate Technical Controls by testing internal and 3rd part systems, Risk management, Risk assessment, Develop tests within GRC tool, Document findings
Top Skills Details
Conduct IT Risk Assessments, Big 4 Experience, Validate Technical Controls by testing internal and 3rd part systems, Risk management, Risk assessment, Develop tests within GRC tool, Document findings
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in information systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Technology, or other related fields. Master's degree preferred.
5 -7 years in IT security/control assessment with IT controls testing experience. Technology consulting background a plus (Big4, Grant Thornton, Accenture, Optive, etc.).
Understanding of auditing the following Technology disciplines: SDLC/Change Management, BCP/DR, Technology Operations, Information Security, Cloud Computing, Data Governance.
Experience with technology infrastructure risk, controls and technology monitoring tools, including Network Infrastructure & Architecture, O/S, Cloud Computing, and Database security control reviews.
Knowledge of Cybersecurity controls and industry guidance & best practices such as PCI, NIST, FFIEC, COBIT, GLBA
General understanding of financial and information systems and processes and ability to apply that knowledge in conducting IT control performance testing.
Good communication skills (written and oral).
Enthusiastic, self-motivated, willing to be challenged and take personal responsibility.
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines, and stay within budget.
Ability to provide guidance to audit team peers and IT Management on IT control issues.
Ability to log in to various tools to collect relevant data, with the goal of automating evidence collection to the extent possible.
Experience with Splunk, Data Dog, NoName, Fortify, API Management tools, and Azure Front Door a huge plus.
Candidates with or pursuing CISA, CISSP, or CISM certifications.
Financial Services, Payment Processors, PCI, Regulatory and / or Public company experience is a plus
Experience with LogicGate or a similar tool.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Dallas,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2025.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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