IT Risk & Remediation Analyst

Apex Systems; Columbus (OH); A distancia; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

ESPP

401K

HSA

EAP

Training programs

Descripción de la vacante

Everforth Apex is seeking a Risk Analyst to support IT and Cyber Security by driving audit, remediation, and compliance initiatives. You will lead remediation projects, collaborate with IT, Risk, and Internal Audit, and craft remediation plans aligned with regulations.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in risk management, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with GRC tools and IT security concepts. This role is remote with travel near major hubs.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Information Security, or related field.
• 3+ years in risk management, remediation, or related fields, preferably in a large organization or consulting environment.
• Familiarity with risk assessment tools, GRC platforms, and IT security concepts.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage risk remediation projects from initiation through completion.
• Collaborate with business units, IT, Risk, and Internal Audit teams to drive risk evaluation and remediation processes.
• Build partnerships with key technology partners and IT areas.
• Evaluate and understand findings to help ensure proper planning of priorities and resources.
• Analyze risk findings, prioritize remediation efforts, and track progress against established metrics.
• Facilitate communication across teams to meet project requirements and deliverables.
• Work with subject matter experts to create and maintain remediation strategies, tasks, and documentation.
• Ensure alignment of remediation activities with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Risk analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

GRC tools

IT security concepts

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management or related field

Herramientas

Azure DevOps

Descripción del empleo

Job#: 3053464

Job Description:

Risk Analyst

Location: Remote but must be an hour from Columbus, Dallas, Charlotte, Atlanta, Akron, Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit

Role Overview

This position will support the Information Technology and Cyber Security organizations in matters related to audit, compliance, and the remediation of risk. The role requires working directly with technical risk, technology, and security teams to drive tasks to completion on agreed schedules. This position is responsible for driving the delivery of remediation initiatives and working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful resolution of risk issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage risk remediation projects from initiation through completion.
• Collaborate with business units, IT, Risk, and Internal Audit teams to drive risk evaluation and remediation processes.
• Build partnerships with key technology partners and IT areas.
• Evaluate and understand findings to help ensure proper planning of priorities and resources.
• Analyze risk findings, prioritize remediation efforts, and track progress against established metrics.
• Facilitate communication across teams to meet project requirements and deliverables.
• Work with subject matter experts to create and maintain remediation strategies, tasks, and documentation.
• Ensure alignment of remediation activities with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify process improvements to enhance risk management and remediation effectiveness.
• Support audits, assessments, and regulatory reviews by providing evidence of remediation activities.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant regulations, frameworks, and emerging risks.
• Prepare and deliver status reports and presentations to management.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Information Security, or a related field.

Experience: 3+ years in risk management, remediation, or related fields, preferably within a large organization or consulting environment.

Skills

• Ability to analyze complex risk issues, synthesize data, and develop actionable remediation strategies.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build working relationships.
• Familiarity with risk assessment tools, GRC platforms, and IT security concepts.
• Understanding of key regulations and industry standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR, FFIEC, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST RMF).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Azure DevOps or similar agile toolsets.
• Experience with technical writing.
• Experience with risk remediation in financial services, healthcare, or highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of control testing and associated tests.
• Knowledge in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Cloud, Architecture, and Application Delivery.
• Professional certifications in risk management or cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CySA+, Security+, CRISC).

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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an 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. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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.

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Everforth Apex 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 have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.