IT Security Specialist I

Job-ID33239882Reference26-03438Remote50% RemoteJob Title: ( IT Security Specialist I)About Kyyba:Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. Job DescriptionDept: EIS Purchased ServicesWill this position be required to work onsite for any reason at any time? Yes, required to come onsite at least weekly/one day a week Engagement Description – The EIS Compliance/Governance Analyst will be responsible for assisting in the responsibilities of executing the security framework compliance/governance activities and requirements for a major health care payer. Day-to-day responsibilities will also include documenting adherence to governance requirements across policies/standards, procedures, controls, compliance, training and awareness, and preparing metrics/KPIs and reporting materials.§ Evaluate the design and operation effectiveness of Business/IT operations against the HITRUST CSF and identify areas of improvement§ Interview SMEs and document meeting minutes from the discussion§ Examine evidence/documentation, perform detailed testing and document detailed assessment notes/results§ Learn the company functions/processes by conducting process walk-throughs§ Analyze root cause of issues, provide recommendations for process improvements and risk mitigation based on assessment findings§ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with HITRUST CSF§ Deliver effective and concise documentation that meets HITRUST quality standards§ Prepare and provide reporting such as dashboards and metrics, on various areas of performance, issue analysis and assessment statuses§ Utilize GRC tools to effectively manage assessment remediation plans and documentation§ Serve as a HITRUST subject matter expert§ Participate and provide support during audits, assessments, or other required third-party reviews.§ Support initiatives/projects§ Build relationships internally to foster a culture of teamwork and collaborationTop 3 Required Skills/Experience –§ At least 4 - 5 years of work experience in IT compliance, IT Assessments and/or IT audit experience as well as knowledge and understanding of governance, risk, compliance§ Knowledge of security and risk frameworks, standards, best practices (e.g., HITRUST CSF, NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT)§ Self-starter with effective written and verbal communication skills along with strong critical thinking skillRequired Skills/Experience – The rest of the required skills/experience. Include:§ Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to tailor communication style to the audience at hand.§ Experience in coordination and execution of the audit lifecycle, including evidence collection, review, observation tracking, management response collection and auditor relations and communication.§ Strong demonstration of problem-solving and decision-making ability.§ Experience working on testing of IT controls across systems, databases, applications and operating systems.§ Strong ability to frame and deliver messages based on experience and level of the listener.§ Strong critical thinking skills to actively pursue opportunities to develop and implement solutions to solve work problems. Must be able to solve problems, handle conflict, and make effective decisions under pressure with a highly professional demeanor.§ Strong organizational skills§ Strong ability to adjust to changing priorities while multitasking effectively.§ Self-directed and works with minimal guidance. Proactively seeks guidance when needed.Preferred Skills/Experience – Optional but preferred skills/experience. Include:

• Knowledge/experience with Information Technology GCC as well as knowledge and understanding of governance, risk & compliance.
• Experience performing audits/assessments.
• Knowledge and usage of security and risk frameworks, standards, best practices (e.g., HITRUST CSF, NIST CSF).
• Self-starter with effective written and verbal communication skills and strong critical thinking skills

Education/Certifications – Include:§ Undergraduate university degree (4-year) preferred but not required.§ Masters (e.g., MBA, MSIS, MIS, etc.) degree preferred but not required.§ Five (5) years of combined IT experience to include two (2) years IT security work§ Experience in Information Security, IT general controls, IT compliance, IT assessments and/or IT audit experience.§ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CISA, CPA/CA, CISM or other equivalent professional certification preferred but not required.Location: (Detroit,MI) Disclaimer: Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665Rewards:Medical, dental, vision401k Term lifeVoluntary life and disability insuranceOptional Pre-paid legal planOptional Identity theft planOptional Medical and dependent FSAWork-visa sponsorshipOpportunity for advancementLong-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client SELECT AWARDSAn INC 5000 company for 10 yearsCorp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots Crain’s Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in DetroitTechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & SolutionsBest of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & PartnershipsMetro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan