Senior Cybersecurity Governance Specialist (AI/Cloud Governance)

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Senior Cybersecurity Governance Specialist (AI/Cloud Governance) for a right to hire assignment with one of our premier Insurance services clients in Hudson Yards, NYC or Bethlehem, PA.

Responsibilities :
As a Sr. Information Security Governance Analyst, you will perform cyber risk assessments across cloud, applications, data systems, and enterprise architecture. You'll help shape and enforce governance frameworks that support secure technology adoption, including AI/ML. This role involves technical assessments, secure architecture guidance, and support for cybersecurity initiatives that strengthen the organization's security posture. Ideal for a proactive individual who thrives on risk-based decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

• Conduct risk assessments across cloud, software, data, infrastructure, and OT.
• Partner with architecture teams to integrate governance early in design.
• Provide risk-based guidance on architecture, vendors, and tech initiatives.
• Assess third-party/cloud solutions and recommend controls.
• Propose mitigation strategies for new and existing systems.
• Help develop governance policies for emerging tech including AI/ML.
• Advise business units on secure innovation and compliance.
• Support the Security Champions program and awareness efforts.
• Respond to cybersecurity inquiries and audits.
• Drive automation in governance workflows using AI/ML.
• Report key governance metrics to leadership.
• Coordinate compliance reviews and maintain policies and standards.
• Track and report on risk remediation and system changes.
• Prepare documentation for audits and inspections.
• Stay current on threats, technologies, and best practices.

Required Skills:

• 7+ years in cybersecurity, focused on governance, risk, and compliance.
• Strong communication skills for conveying governance strategies.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500, SOC 2, PCI-DSS)
• Experience with AWS and Azure cloud governance.
• Familiarity with secure architecture, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
• Experience advising on cybersecurity for IT and business projects.
• Exposure to AI/ML tools for automating governance processes.
• Experience building metrics, training, and security culture (e.g., Security Champions).
• Prior work in AI/ML security risk and automation.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC).
• You Are:
  • A clear communicator who influences technical and business stakeholders.
  • Passionate about cybersecurity governance and risk.
  • Skilled in identifying vulnerabilities and mitigating threats.
  • Collaborative in embedding governance into secure solution design.
  • Able to translate complex risks into actionable guidance.
  • Technically adept with a focus on IT and OT risk assessments.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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