IT Risk & Compliance Associate

Myna Partners; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health package

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Myna Partners in Atlanta seeks a full-time IT Risk & Compliance Specialist to assist clients in evaluating and implementing compliance frameworks. This role involves developing risk and compliance programs and ensuring alignment with industry standards. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in IT risk or compliance, with strong skills in documentation and client interaction. The position is hybrid, offering a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience in IT risk, compliance, or audit.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Superb writing skills with clear articulation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Benchmark client's practices against industry best practices.
• Design and implement risk and compliance programs.
• Create documentation around information security and compliance.

Skills

IT risk management

Compliance auditing

Cybersecurity expertise

Client support

Regulatory frameworks understanding

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, OneTrust)

ERP systems (e.g., Oracle ERP)

Job description

Join a team where you make an impact! Myna Partners offers niche services around strategy and privacy technology. Our approach unites operations, compliance, and technology experts, enabling us to provide industry-leading support. Our team of full-time subject matter experts help operationalize compliance programs at every stage – from design, configuration, tech integrations, to optimization. Our goal is to help organizations build sustainable and scalable risk programs.

At Myna, we are building a dynamic, innovative team that thrives on adaptability. Leading with confidence, we are creative problem-solvers that collaborate with energy and enthusiasm. As a boutique consulting firm, we are vigilant in staying ahead of the curve and navigating through diverse environments and change with sharp focus. Just as our namesake, Myna Partners, is agile in flight and on the ground; we are resourceful and prepared for what’s next. Step into a role where agility meets innovation and support. We look forward to hearing from you.

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing and highly dynamic team, and to become an integral part of delivering a wide range of privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance program activities for clients of all sizes and across a broad range of industries. As part of our delivery team, the role will assist in the evaluation, design, and implementation of regulatory and industry compliance frameworks, and various audit initiatives. This is an opportunity to take your IT risk, audit, and compliance skills, and apply them in an entrepreneurial environment, with the goal of providing clients with cost-effective, sustainable, and efficient compliance programs. This is an opportunity to rapidly expand your skillsets and progress your career at an accelerated pace with the support of industry leaders in a collaborative and fun environment.

Responsibilities

• Benchmarking Current Practices – Apply your audit, cybersecurity, and compliance expertise to measure client’s alignment and maturity with industry best practices, current and changing global regulations, and other ongoing trends for their improvement.
• Designing & Implementing Risk and Compliance Programs – Leverage your expertise in regulatory frameworks such as SOX, CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, and industry standards including NIST, ISO, and COBIT to help clients build, operationalize, and mature their IT risk and compliance programs.
• Policies and Procedures – Creating and enhancing documentation around information security, risk, and compliance practices to ensure alignment to international, federal, state, and industry standards.
• Client Support – You will be providing ongoing support to our clients through interaction, problem resolution, and recommendations.
• Proven ability to quickly learn new business operations, processes, and procedures.
• Adaptable, welcomes change, and is comfortable with ambiguities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effectively balances competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced environment.
• Organized, responsive, and persistent with good follow-through, customer service oriented.
• Maintains a strong work ethic and a high degree of accountability.
• Strong skills in cybersecurity capabilities such as identity and access management, infrastructure security, data protection and data loss prevention, and incident response.
• Familiarity with tools and technologies such as GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, OneTrust) and ERPs systems (e.g., Oracle ERP). Experience with these tools is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 1 + years of relevant experience in IT risk, compliance, or audit.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO, HIPAA, GLBA, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Superb writing skills with the ability to clearly articulate a problem and solution.
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred

• Knowledge of risk management principles and methodologies used to identify, assess, and mitigate organizational risks.
• Professional Certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP) or similar certifications that demonstrate expertise in cybersecurity, audit, or compliance.

Employment Type and Duration

• Position Type - Full-time
• Benefits - Comprehensive package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Work Environment - Hybrid (remote and in-office work). Candidate should be located within commuting distance.
• Travel - Approximately 20% travel to client sites, depending on project needs.