Senior Governance Analyst

Alexander Technology Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Technology Group seeks a Senior Governance Analyst (Contract) to strengthen IT governance, risk, and compliance programs. The role partners with Infrastructure, Information Security, Audit, and Enterprise Risk to ensure policies and asset management align with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Hybrid in Boston with in-office Tue–Thu. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining policies, aligning with NIST/ISO/COBIT/ITIL, asset lifecycle, audits, access governance, and

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years in IT governance, risk, security, or technology audit.
• Experience with governance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, and ITIL.
• Hands-on with ITSM/ITAM platforms such as ServiceNow, Jira, or Flexera.
• Strong understanding of technology risk, controls, audit readiness, and compliance.
• Experience supporting SSDLC and CI/CD governance.
• Excellent communication skills translating tech concepts to policies.
• CISA, CRISC, or CISSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve IT policies, standards, and governance processes.
• Align technology governance with NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, and ITIL frameworks.
• Manage the lifecycle of enterprise hardware, software, and technology assets.
• Maintain software and hardware asset inventories (CMDB/SAM) and coordinate upgrades/retirements.
• Conduct technology risk assessments and partner with Information Security on risk mitigation.
• Support internal and external technology audits by coordinating evidence and remediation.
• Assist with identity and access governance including periodic reviews and role management.
• Partner with Engineering, Finance, Vendor Management, and Enterprise Risk to improve governance and processes.

Skills

IT Governance

IT Risk

Information Security

Technology Audit

SSDLC governance

CI/CD governance

Communication

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Flexera

Job description

Senior Governance Analyst (Contract)

Hybrid | Boston, MA (In-office Tuesday–Thursday)

Contract - 6-12 months duration

We're seeking a Senior Governance Analyst to help strengthen our IT governance, technology lifecycle management, and risk/compliance programs. This role will partner across Infrastructure, Information Security, Enterprise Risk, and Audit to ensure technology standards, policies, and asset management processes align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve IT policies, standards, and governance processes.
• Align technology governance with NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, and ITIL frameworks.
• Manage the lifecycle of enterprise hardware, software, and technology assets.
• Maintain software and hardware asset inventories (CMDB/SAM) and coordinate technology upgrades and retirements.
• Conduct technology risk assessments and partner with Information Security on risk mitigation initiatives.
• Support internal and external technology audits by coordinating evidence, tracking findings, and driving remediation efforts.
• Assist with identity and access governance, including periodic access reviews and role/profile management.
• Partner with Engineering, Finance, Vendor Management, and Enterprise Risk to improve governance and operational processes.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in IT Governance, IT Risk, Information Security, or Technology Audit.
• Experience with governance frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, and ITIL.
• Hands‑on experience with ServiceNow, Jira, Flexera, or similar ITSM/ITAM platforms.
• Strong understanding of technology risk, controls, audit readiness, and compliance.
• Experience supporting Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) and CI/CD governance.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into policies and procedures.
• CISA, CRISC, or CISSP certifications are preferred.