Senior IT GRC & Compliance Analyst

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is seeking an experienced Compliance Analyst III to support its IT governance, risk, and compliance program. The role conducts complex assessments, coordinates audits, and provides leadership across compliance domains to ensure alignment with institutional policies and external requirements.

The position requires interpreting regulatory and contractual requirements and communicating risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders while advancing audit

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years (24 months) of related IT compliance, governance, risk analysis, audit coordination, or contract-related review activities.

Responsibilities

• Independently scope, plan, and execute complex IT, data protection, and regulatory compliance assessments.
• Coordinate Internal and External Audit engagements, including documentation and remediation tracking.
• Review IT contracts and vendor terms for security, privacy, and data protection requirements; provide risk assessments and mitigation guidance.
• Advise teams and system owners on compliance requirements throughout the system lifecycle.
• Monitor regulatory, contractual, and institutional changes and summarize impacts for leadership.

Skills

IT governance

risk management

compliance

audit coordination

vendor risk

Job description

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is seeking an experienced Compliance Analyst III to support its IT governance, risk, and compliance program. The role conducts complex assessments, coordinates audits, and provides leadership across compliance domains to ensure alignment with institutional policies and external requirements.

The position requires interpreting regulatory and contractual requirements and communicating risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders while advancing audit