Senior Information Security Specialist - Risk & Compliance Lead

Blue Chip Talent; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading talent acquisition firm is seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist in Fort Worth, TX. In this role, you will lead risk assessments and compliance initiatives while enhancing the cybersecurity program. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in IT, with expertise in Cybersecurity and a proactive mindset for career development. This contract position offers a chance to work within a prominent cybersecurity team in the retail and financial services industries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience, with at least 3 years in Cybersecurity/IT Security.
• Strong background in Risk Management.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute information security risk assessments.
• Partner with IT and business teams to integrate security controls.
• Monitor vulnerabilities and report on security metrics.

Skills

IT experience

Cybersecurity/IT Security

Risk Management

Communication skills

Technical writing

NIST

ISO 27001

ISO 27005

Microsoft Office Suite

Compliance management

Third-Party Risk Management

Education

Information Security certifications (CISSP, CCSP, etc.)

Tools

JIRA

Job description

A leading talent acquisition firm is seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist in Fort Worth, TX. In this role, you will lead risk assessments and compliance initiatives while enhancing the cybersecurity program. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years in IT, with expertise in Cybersecurity and a proactive mindset for career development. This contract position offers a chance to work within a prominent cybersecurity team in the retail and financial services industries.