Sr. Governance Analyst

Alexander Technology Group; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Technology Group seeks a Sr. Technical Governance Analyst in Boston, MA. This full-time role offers a hybrid schedule (onsite 3 days / remote 2 days) to drive IT governance across the enterprise.

You will align governance with NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, and ITIL; manage asset lifecycles; support audits; and collaborate with Engineering, Finance, Vendor Management, and Enterprise Risk to strengthen controls and processes.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years 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.

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.

Skills

IT Governance

IT Risk

Information Security

Technology Audit

SSDLC

CI/CD Governance

Communication

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Flexera

Job description

Sr. Technical Governance Analyst

Full-time

Hybrid - Onsite 3 days per week/ 2 Days remote

Boston MA

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.