Information Security Compliance Analyst

Colonial Group; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Recognition Corporation - Minnesota is seeking an Information Security Compliance Analyst to manage and lead risk and compliance activities, including internal and external security reviews that validate our security program.

The role supports security policy upkeep, raises security awareness, and enhances business continuity and resiliency. Collaboration across teams is essential to drive governance and compliance maturity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in information security, GRC, audit, or compliance.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53 Rev 5 and implementation/audit.
• Familiar with RMF, STIGs, and POA&M documentation.
• Experience with SOC 2 Type II audits.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain GovRAMP compliance.
• Support ATO approvals per RMF guidelines.
• Develop and manage SSPs, POAMs, and monitor controls.
• Coordinate internal and external audits (GovRAMP, ISO 27000, SOC II).
• Remediate POAM items and update security metrics.
• Develop/update security policies and standards.
• Mature risk management practices across the organization.
• Manage Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery processes.

Skills

Information Security

GRC

Audit

Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

GovRAMP

FedRAMP

NIST RMF

Job description

Information Security Compliance Analyst

Data Recognition Corporation - Minnesota

Please No Agencies

Company cannot provide sponsorship for this position

Summary:

This position is part of the Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) Information Security Team that has an important role in the defining and enabling the secure operation of the DRC environment. This position has responsibility for managing and leading various risk and compliance activities, including internal and external security reviews that are key to validation of our security program.

This position also assists with other aspects of the security practice, including maintaining DRC’s security policies, standard and procedures; increasing the organizations security awareness; performing risk assessment and risk management activities; and promoting business continuity and resiliency efforts.

Responsibilities:

This position will manage/lead a wide range of compliance and risk functions, with the focus being on maintaining and enhancing our compliance maturity. Key responsibilities include:

• Obtain and maintain GovRAMP compliance
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals for government contracts by adherence to NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Support cybersecurity efforts to include the development and management of System Security Plan (SSP) documentation, Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), assessing and auditing systems security controls, and continuous monitoring activities
• Manage internal and external annual audits (third party and customer)
  • GovRAMP
  • ISO 27000 series
  • SOC II Type 2
  • Various customer audits
• Maintain and drive remediation on Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) items
• Policy and standard development and review
• Mature security risk management practices
• Manage and enhance Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery processes
• Update and maintain security and compliance metrics

Essential Qualifications

• 3+ years of Information Security, GRC, audit, or compliance experience
• Working knowledge in NIST 800-53 Rev 5 framework and how to implement and audit against the framework
• General knowledge of the following: Risk Management Framework(RMF), compliance with security technical implementation guides(STIGs), and documenting Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
• Experience managing SOC 2 Type II compliance audits
• Possesses a high level of personal integrity and the ability to discreetly handle sensitive, personal, and classified information.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team and across the organization, in addition to independently driving initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related fields
• Internal or External Audit experience
• Experience with GovRAMP or FedRAMP certifications
• Experience with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) leveraging National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) security controls (NIST 800-53, rev 5).
• Security certification such as Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) and/or Certified in Risk and Information Security Controls (CRISC)
• Experience with ISO 27001 certification
• Experience supporting and participating in third party vendor security assessments and audits, reviewing audit findings as well as responses to security findings and remediation plans.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and initiatives as required.

Reporting to this position: No direct reports

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position

Company cannot provide sponsorship for this position

Please, no agencies

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.