IT Security Compliance Analyst

Apex Systems; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K

HSA

EAP with counseling

Certification discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking an IT Security Compliance Analyst to support our mature GRC program. You will drive security controls, policies, and audits across a regulated healthcare environment, collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to mitigate risk.

The role requires five years in cybersecurity or IT compliance, strong governance knowledge, and experience in regulated industries. Remote work is supported with preference for Greater Boston area candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information security, cybersecurity, IT, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of 5 years in cybersecurity, information security, IT compliance, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of GRC, risk management, compliance, and audit practices.
• Experience interpreting technical environments, operating systems, and network architectures.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Support design and implementation of practical, scalable security controls to mitigate risk.
• Assist maintenance and improvement of security policies, standards, and control frameworks.
• Perform security audits, assessments, and reviews to evaluate control effectiveness.
• Support information security awareness and training initiatives across the organization.
• Develop and track remediation plans for identified security risks and compliance gaps.
• Help implement and maintain technical and administrative security controls.
• Participate in annual risk assessments and business impact analyses.
• Gather and produce audit evidence for internal and external reviews.
• Partner with technical teams to ensure security requirements are implemented.
• Contribute to development, review, and maintenance of IT security policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and industry regulations.
• Stay current on cybersecurity trends, threats, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

Skills

Security Governance, Risk & Compliance

Security Audits & Assessments

Risk Management

Policy & Procedure Development

Regulatory Compliance

Security Controls Implementation

Business Impact Analysis

Security Awareness Training

Log Analysis

Stakeholder Communication & Collab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, IT, or related field

Job description

Job#: 3055009

Job Description:

IT Security Compliance Analyst

Location:

Remote (Greater Boston Area Preferred)

Overview

A large, highly regulated healthcare organization is seeking an experienced IT Security Compliance Analyst to support its Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program. This individual will help ensure information systems, security processes, and controls meet internal standards as well as applicable regulatory and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate combines cybersecurity knowledge with audit, risk, and compliance experience and can work effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of practical, scalable security controls to mitigate organizational risk.
• Assist with the maintenance and continual improvement of security policies, standards, and control frameworks.
• Perform security audits, assessments, and reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and processes.
• Support information security awareness and training initiatives across the organization.
• Develop and track remediation plans for identified security risks, findings, and compliance gaps.
• Help implement and maintain technical and administrative security controls.
• Participate in annual risk assessments and business impact analyses.
• Gather and produce audit evidence for internal and external compliance reviews.
• Partner with technical teams and subject matter experts to ensure security requirements are properly implemented.
• Contribute to the development, review, and maintenance of IT security policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and industry regulations.
• Stay current on cybersecurity trends, threats, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT compliance, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of security governance, risk management, compliance, and audit practices.
• Experience interpreting technical environments, operating systems, and network architectures.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze processes, identify risks, and recommend improvements.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments. [PracticeDo...1374197000 | PDF]

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP certification preferred.
• Experience supporting healthcare, financial services, or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of risk assessments, control testing, and audit evidence collection.
• Project management experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with audit reviews, process assessments, and log analysis.

Key Skills

• Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Security Audits & Assessments
• Risk Management
• Policy & Procedure Development
• Regulatory Compliance
• Security Controls Implementation
• Business Impact Analysis
• Security Awareness Training
• Log Analysis
• Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration

This is an excellent opportunity to join a mature security organization supporting critical healthcare operations while helping strengthen enterprise-wide cybersecurity and compliance programs.

Benefits

• 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 part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc. NYSE: EFOR 4400 Cox Road Suite 200 Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 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.

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