IT Security Specialist

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States 1872 Consulting Full time
Job Summary

The IT Security Specialist will focus on client questionnaires, client assessments, and client engagement documents. You'll lead the analysis of these assessments, and present your findings to key stakeholders with a recommendation.

In addition to client work, you'll also assist with vendor assessments and other internal initiatives, including advising internal team members on GRC related issues.

Key areas of focus will be client data security, information governance and compliance.

Work performed by this individual results in the measurable reduction of costs and/or minimizes risks relating to risk management and data controls and safeguards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Facilitate the intake, analysis, and assignment of new client requests for information.
  • Ensure client questionnaire deadlines are met, with ample time provided for senior management and partner review and input.
  • Coordinate and consolidate input needed from each administrative department and from the legal team.
  • Review deliverables prepared by team members prior to management and attorney review.
  • Work individually and in teams with partners, clients, a client's designee, or other third parties to provide information relating to Kirkland's information governance policies, procedures and/or technology controls for managing client data.
  • Coordinate client-requested user entitlement reviews.
  • Assist with ensuring proper data safeguards and controls are in place for client and firm data.
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience with IT Security
  • Must have a focus around Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
  • Must have experience with at least one of the following security frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, SOC or something similar
  • Nice to have experience with client and/or vendor questionnaires and assessments as it relates to GRC
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc.


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