Information Assurance and Compliance Analyst

Keeper Security, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401K (Roth/Traditional)

Generous PTO & Bereavement/Jury Duty

Job summary

Keeper Security, Inc. is seeking an Information Assurance and Compliance Analyst to develop and implement cybersecurity policies and ensure regulatory compliance across IT systems.

You will collaborate with multiple teams to enforce best practices and educate employees on data protection, risk management, and regulatory requirements. The role emphasizes governance, FedRAMP and IL5 compliance, GovCloud involvement, and supporting the ATO process.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience developing, implementing, and managing cybersecurity policies.
• In-depth understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF) and applying them in enterprise environments.
• Experience achieving and maintaining high-level security compliance (DoD IL5, FedRAMP HIGH, SOC2, ISO).
• Expertise in data classification policies and defining data protection requirements for IT systems.
• Strong knowledge of AWS Cloud Platform and security controls.
• Ability to prepare and support security documentation for compliance audits.
• Excellent communication and training skills to educate employees on privacy protections and restrictions.
• Familiarity with the ATO process and its role in system security.
• Certs such as CISSP, CISM, or CIPP/US are highly desirable.
• Ability to pass an enhanced security background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cybersecurity policies aligned with NIST CSF and IL5/FedRAMP HIGH requirements.
• Maintain compliance with DoD IL5, FedRAMP HIGH, SOC2, and ISO standards across IT systems.
• Define data classification and protection requirements for information systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cybersecurity policies into business operations.
• Educate employees on privacy protections and security restrictions through training and communications.
• Regularly review and update policies to reflect evolving regulations and best practices.
• Support the ATO process ensuring all systems meet required security standards.
• Troubleshoot policy implementation issues and provide effective solutions.
• Stay current with industry trends to continuously improve security controls.

Skills

NIST CSF

FedRAMP HIGH

DoD IL5

SOC2

ISO

Data classification

AWS

ATO process

CISSP/CISM/CIPP-US

Enhanced background check

Job description

Keeper is hiring a skilled Information Assurance and Compliance Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. This is a 100% remote position from select locations, with an opportunity to work a hybrid schedule for candidates based in the Chicago, IL metro area.

Keeper’s cybersecurity software is trusted by millions of people and thousands of organizations, globally. Keeper is published in 23 languages and is sold in over 150 countries. Join one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and enhance your career while working with a modern tech stack and cutting-edge tools!

About Keeper

Keeper Security is a leading cybersecurity software company that protects thousands of organizations and millions of people in more than 150 countries. Keeper delivers a powerful zero-trust and zero-knowledge solution built to meet the stringent requirements of federal IT environments. Its flagship offering, KeeperPAM®, is an AI-enabled, cloud-native platform that protects users, devices, and critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. Recognized in the Gartner® Magic QuadrantTM for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Keeper combines robust compliance with unmatched visibility and control. With industry-leading certifications, including FedRAMP High and GovRAMP High Authorization, Keeper provides the security assurance public sector organizations require. Learn why federal agencies, including NASA and the DOJ, trust Keeper to defend against today’s sophisticated adversaries at KeeperSecurity.com.

About The Role

As an Information Assurance and Compliance Analyst, you will play a vital role in developing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity policies and frameworks to ensure compliance and the security of IT systems. You will collaborate closely with various teams to enforce best practices, implement regulatory standards, and educate employees on cybersecurity matters. Your expertise will directly support the organization’s commitment to data protection, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity policies, ensuring alignment with frameworks such as NIST CSF, and government standards like IL5 and FedRAMP HIGH
• Manage and maintain compliance with government security standards and ensure policies address both technical and non-technical security needs
• Define data classification and protection requirements for IT systems to safeguard sensitive information
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cybersecurity policies are effectively integrated into business operations
• Educate employees on privacy protections and security restrictions, delivering training and communication to increase awareness
• Regularly review and update cybersecurity policies to maintain compliance with evolving regulations and industry best practices
• Support the Approval to Operate (ATO) process by ensuring all systems meet required security standards
• Troubleshoot security policy implementation issues and provide solutions to enhance protection
• Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends in cybersecurity policies and regulatory compliance to continuously improve security protocols
• Due to this role’s involvement in GovCloud and FedRAMP, qualified candidates must be a U.S. Citizen

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in developing, implementing, and managing cybersecurity policies
• Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, with proficiency in NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), practical application of framework principles in enterprise environments, and the ability to translate theoretical framework guidelines into actionable security strategies
• Experience in achieving and maintaining high-level security compliance, including government security standards like DoD Impact Level 5(IL5), FedRAMP HIGH authorization requirements, SOC2, and ISO
• Expertise in developing and implementing data classification policies and defining data protection requirements for IT systems
• Strong knowledge of AWS Cloud Platform
• Proven capability to prepare and support comprehensive security documentation for compliance audits
• Excellent communication and training skills to effectively educate employees on privacy protections and restrictions
• Ability to review existing policies and drive practical implementation to ensure effective protection
• Familiarity with the Approval to Operate (ATO) process and its role in ensuring the security of IT systems
• Relevant certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, or CIPP/US, are highly desirable
• Ability to pass an enhanced security background check, including a financial vulnerability assessment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision (inclusive of domestic partnerships)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance & Employee/Spouse/Child Supplemental life
• Voluntary Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401K (Roth/Traditional)
• A generous PTO plan that celebrates your commitment and seniority (including paid Bereavement/Jury Duty, etc)
• Above market annual bonuses

Keeper Security, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Classification: Exempt

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