IT Risk and Compliance Specialist

Description

We are looking for a highly experienced IT Risk and Compliance Specialist to join our team in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this long-term contract position, you will play a critical role in advancing cybersecurity compliance efforts and ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks. This role involves hands-on delivery of compliance strategies, analysis, and board-level reporting, while collaborating closely with global stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain a detailed inventory of legal, regulatory, and contractual cybersecurity requirements.
Perform gap analyses and create compliance assessments with actionable recommendations for various frameworks, including GDPR, U.S. Critical Infrastructure Act, and Australian Privacy Law.
Design and implement a collaborative framework for cybersecurity compliance and regulatory reporting.
Establish and manage matrices to track all cyber compliance activities and progress.
Create mechanisms to monitor compliance maturity, schedule assessments, and ensure continuous assurance.
Prepare executive-level reports that highlight compliance maturity and risk exposure for board presentations.
Collaborate with stakeholders across regions to ensure alignment with compliance goals and initiatives.
Lead efforts to identify and address compliance-related risks within organizational processes.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in IT risk management and cybersecurity compliance.
Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks, including GDPR and U.S. Critical Infrastructure Act.
Proven ability to perform gap analyses and develop actionable compliance roadmaps.
Expertise in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) principles and tools.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and their application in compliance initiatives.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present findings to executive stakeholders.
Hands-on experience in designing compliance frameworks and tracking mechanisms.
Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams and manage cross-regional compliance efforts.

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