Information Governance & Compliance Specialist

Net56, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Net56, Inc. is seeking an Information Governance & Compliance Specialist to develop, maintain, and audit data governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management for K-12 clients and internal operations.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in privacy frameworks and records management, plus an active CGRC certification or equivalent. You will lead privacy programs, conduct PIAs/DPIAs, and guide staff on privacy obligations while collaborating with security teams across the

Qualifications

• Must hold an active CGRC or equivalent information governance certification (e.g., ARMA IGP, CIGP).
• Location requires a 30-minute commute to Deer Field, IL and regular client-site visits (up to 25–30% local driving).
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years in IT governance, compliance, or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead government risk and compliance program for Net56.
• Develop and deliver privacy and cybersecurity awareness training programs.
• Support IT depts for best practices to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in information management.
• Lead vulnerability management program, including reporting and collaboration with cybersecurity engineers.
• Run assessments/audits of cybersecurity and privacy controls.
• Collaborate with leadership in creating and writing policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Information Security teams to ensure safeguards.
• Participate in security incident response and breach notification activities.
• Perform Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Evaluate third-party vendors for privacy compliance and risk.
• Provide guidance to management and staff regarding privacy obligations.
• Promote a culture of privacy across the organization.
• Develop privacy program metrics and dashboards.
• Prepare reports for executive leadership, audit committees, and board members.
• Track privacy incidents, risk trends, and remediation efforts.

Skills

Privacy governance

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

CGRC Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Legal/Compliance

Job description

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Information Governance & Compliance Specialist

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1045

Salary Range: $100,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Job Requisition: Information Governance & Compliance Specialist

Job Title: Information Governance & Compliance Specialist

Department: Compliance & IT Governance

Reports To: CISO

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Information Governance & Compliance Specialist at Net56 is responsible for developing, maintaining, and auditing data governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management frameworks for our K-12 school district clients and internal operations. This role ensures that client data environments adhere to state, federal, state and educational compliance standards while implementing structured operational governance policies.

The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in privacy frameworks, records management, and holds an active CGRC – Governance, Risk and Compliance Certification or equivalent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead government risk and compliance program for Net56.
• Develop and deliver privacy and cybersecurity awareness training programs.
• Provide support to IT depts for best practices to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in information management.
• Lead vulnerability management program, which includes generating reports, working with cybersecurity engineers and personnel.
• Run assessments/audits of cybersecurity and privacy controls.
• Collaborate with the leadership in creating and writing policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Information Security teams to ensure appropriate technical and administrative safeguards.
• Participate in security incident response and breach notification activities.
• Perform Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Evaluate third-party vendors for privacy compliance and risk.
• Provide guidance to management and staff regarding privacy obligations.
• Promote a culture of privacy across the organization.
• Develop privacy program metrics and dashboards.
• Prepare reports for executive leadership, audit committees, and board members.
• Track privacy incidents, risk trends, and remediation efforts.

Candidate Requirements

• Mandatory Certification: Must hold an active CGRC – Governance, Risk and Compliance Certification or equivalent r equivalent recognized Information Governance Certification (e.g., ARMA IGP, CIGP).
• Location & Travel Demands: Must live with 30 minutes commute to Deer Field, IL. A valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle for regular client site visits (up to 25–30% local driving).
• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Legal/Compliance, or equivalent field, plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in IT governance, compliance, or risk management.
• Experience with K-12 educational compliance frameworks (FERPA, SOPPA) and SIS integrations is highly preferred.