IT Security Specialist Job at ExecRecruitment in Detroit

IT Security Specialist – Detroit, MI

The EIS Compliance / Governance Analyst will be responsible for assisting in the execution of 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. This role will report to the EIS ESF Manager.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the design and operation effectiveness of Business / IT operations against the HITRUST CSF and identify areas of improvement.
• Interview SMEs, examine evidence documentation, analyze and perform testing.
• 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 collaboration.

Required Skills / Experience

• At least 3-5 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 skill.

Additional Required Skills

• 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 and ability to adjust to changing priorities while multitasking effectively.
• Self‑directed and works with minimal guidance.
• Proactively seeks guidance when needed.

Education / Certifications

• 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.

Benefits at IntelliBee

• Join us on a multi‑year opportunities with room to grow.
• Access quality healthcare benefits to keep you and your family well.
• Enroll in our 401(k) program and invest in your financial security.
• We support immediate Green Card processing, if required.