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Senior Risk Assessment Specialist in Information Security

2 months ago

Columbus, Ohio, United States Northwest LLC Full time


The Lead Information Security Risk Assessor plays a crucial role in evaluating, validating, and auditing technology and business process controls across the organization in accordance with regulatory standards.

This position entails conducting comprehensive risk assessments that involve scrutinizing IT and business systems and processes.

Moreover, the Lead Assessor will support the evaluation of risks associated with third-party and fourth-party vendors, assess control weaknesses, and recommend remediation strategies aligned with organizational policies and regulatory mandates.


Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct compliance evaluations; facilitate remediation planning, track exposures, and communicate risks in line with regulatory frameworks.
  • Provide insights into security architecture and design by collaborating with the Enterprise Risk function to manage technology-related risks.
  • Offer technical support to the Vendor Management Team in conducting security assessments, audits, and verification activities for third and fourth-party vendors, making recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
  • Implement adaptive security measures based on investigative findings and threat monitoring, ensuring that changes in the production environment comply with regulatory standards.
  • Evaluate systems of varying complexity to gather, review, and interpret evidence to confirm effective control execution, focusing on regulatory compliance.
  • Lead assessment interviews and tests to uncover technology control gaps that may pose risks to the organization.
  • Assist management with IT audits and compliance requirements as necessary.
  • Develop risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and performance reports in collaboration with IT and other business partners.
  • Act as a liaison between Enterprise Risk and Information Technology/Information Security to enhance the identification of operational risks, emphasizing continuous control monitoring and emerging cybersecurity threats.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Ensure adherence to Northwest LLC's policies and procedures, as well as Federal and State regulations.
  • Utilize Microsoft Office and department-specific software to enhance efficiency.
  • Collaborate effectively as part of a team.
  • Operate on-site equipment as required.

Safety and Health Responsibilities

  • Follow safety and loss prevention protocols.
  • Perform tasks safely and report any injuries to a supervisor.
  • Be prepared for emergency situations.

Qualifications
To excel in this role, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Education
A Technical Degree in Information/Cyber Security or Risk Management, or an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in the same fields.

Work Experience

  • 6 years of direct experience as a PCI Assessor.
  • 6 years of general IT functional experience.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to build effective working relationships and contribute to problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, tailored to the audience.
  • Active listening skills to facilitate understanding and information sharing.
  • Capability to set personal goals, track progress, and utilize resources efficiently.
  • Sound judgment and decision-making abilities in complex situations.

Additional Skills and Knowledge
Expertise in assessing system security requirements through business analysis, conducting security and vulnerability assessments, and understanding architecture/platform security.
Proficiency in performing risk assessments and testing data processing systems to ensure security measures are effective.
Subject Matter Expert in relevant regulatory frameworks and best practices for security architecture.
Ability to develop and maintain a global policy governance framework.

Licenses and Certifications
Certification in Information Security (e.g., Security +, CISSP, CISA) is required upon hire.

Northwest LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.