IT Compliance Specialist job in Germantown at BCforward

BCforward is currently seeking highly motivated IT Compliance Specialist for an opportunity in Memphis, TN 38125

Position: IT Compliance Specialist

Duration: 07 Months contract

Location: Memphis, TN 38125

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responds to client and carrier IT risk assessments and audit requests in a timely manner.
• Assists in ensuring the ongoing compliance within the IT organization to the ISO 27001:2013 standard.
• Collaborates with solution control owners to assess compliance against the controls.
• Identifies gaps/actions in cases of non-compliance and collaborates with solution owners to design and implement the appropriate controls
• Tracks compliance action items, verifies evidence, and ensures all actions are closed on a timely basis and in compliance with the control.
• Tracks monitoring activities to ensure all activities are closed on a timely basis; ensures non-compliance items have action items created and are tracked to completion.
• Performs project management duties in the planning, scheduling, coordinating, reviewing and reporting of IT compliance activities; provides knowledge in IT compliance standards and performance criteria.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Understanding of internal control and data security concepts and their applications
• Proficient knowledge of IT risk management, risk mitigation, data protection and security, and investigation procedures
• Knowledge of basic system architecture concepts and processes
• Creative and analytical approach to problem solving
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

Education & Licensing

• Bachelor's degree in a computer related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Major in information systems or computer science preferred. At least one of the following credentials preferred: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information System Security Professional (SSCP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation.

Experience

• Six (6) years of years of information technology, accounting or closely related industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include two (2) years project management and/or experience in a team environment.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 125009 when responding to this ad.