IT Governance Analyst

Apex Systems; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Certification prep and study resources

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex is hiring an IT Governance Analyst in Durham, NC (Remote). The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with third-party vendors and outsourced providers, with emphasis on cybersecurity and data privacy.

You will develop risk metrics, dashboards, and training materials, while collaborating with business owners to strengthen risk controls across technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree required; 5+ years in related field if no degree.
• 3+ years of experience in a related field required.
• Experience in third-party risk and owning the security compliance process end-to-end; strong communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess risks from third-party entities.
• Support owners and project teams to raise risk awareness and control understanding.
• Develop, assess, and monitor mitigation plans for IT-related risks.
• Consult on projects to ensure third-party risks are addressed.
• Assess vendor control environments via audit reports, certifications, and security assessments.
• Create metrics, dashboards, and reporting for management and executives.
• Deliver training and awareness to promote a strong third-party risk culture.

Skills

Third-party risk

Security controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Adobe products

Prevalent

Job description

IT Governance Analyst

Location: Durham, North Carolina (Remote)

Role Overview

We are seeking an IT Governance Analyst to support our risk management program. This role focuses on the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks associated with third-party vendors, suppliers, business partners, and outsourced service providers, with an emphasis on technology, cybersecurity, and data privacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the identification and assessment of risks associated with third-party entities.
• Provide support to business owners and project teams to increase awareness and understanding of risks and controls.
• Assist in the development, assessment, and monitoring of mitigation plans for IT-related risks.
• Consult on projects and other initiatives to ensure third-party risks are considered and addressed.
• Assess the effectiveness of vendor control environments through review of audit reports, certifications, and security assessments.
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting materials for management and executive leadership.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions to promote a strong culture of third-party risk management.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree or advanced degree. In lieu of a degree, 5+ years of experience in a related field will be considered.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in a related field.
• Technical Skills: Experience in third-party risk and ownership of the security compliance process from start to finish. Strong communication skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe products.
• Experience using Prevalent.

About Everforth Apex

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program.
• Access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources.
• Certified Career Coach.
• Full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity / Inclusion

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228.

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