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Genesis10 is currently seeking an Information Security Analyst for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC or Chandler, AZ. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This role involves supporting execution-focused governance and risk management activities. The successful candidate will contribute to Enterprise Information Security policy compliance, security assessment remediation, control testing, reporting, and awareness. This position is vital for maintaining enterprise risk management and audit readiness through accurate execution and adherence to established processes.

Responsibilities:

• Support information security governance activities to improve compliance with Enterprise Information Security policies, processes, and standards
• Assist with remediation of security assessment findings, including tracking, validation, evidence review, and follow up
• Support review of assessment results and mitigating controls under guidance from more experienced staff
• Participate in security control testing activities and consultation with application, governance, policy, and technical teams
• Perform data aggregation, analysis, and reporting to support information security risk management
• Deliver existing Information Security education and awareness materials by guiding stakeholders to approved policies, standards, and desktop procedures
• Review draft control standards and provide feedback on clarity and documented requirements
• Maintain accurate, timely, and audit defensible documentation and reporting artifacts
• Update and maintain Jira tickets, including workflow status, comments, evidence, and remediation tracking
• Collaborate with peers, managers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and meet defined governance outcomes

Requirements:

• 2+ years of Information Security Analysis experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work or consulting experience, training, military experience, education
• Cybersecurity, information security, Governance, Risk, and Controls (GRC), or IT risk management experience
• Experience supporting security assessments, compliance reviews, or remediation activities
• Experience working in regulated enterprise environments with documented risk or audit expectations
• Experience supporting metrics, dashboards, or reporting activities
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to follow established procedures
• Demonstrated ability to follow defined processes while maintaining high standards for accuracy and completeness
• Clear written and verbal communication skills suitable for technical and governance audiences
• Ability to manage assigned work independently while seeking guidance when appropriate
• Working knowledge of Jira including updating tickets, maintaining workflow hygiene, documenting evidence, and supporting audit traceability
• Experience with Microsoft Excel (data analysis, reconciliation, validation) and Microsoft PowerPoint (summaries and reporting materials)
• Experience with enterprise metrics, data, and reporting platforms
• Ability to document and communicate information security requirements and risks clearly in writing
• Experience using enterprise approved generative AI tools with understanding of appropriate use and human in the loop expectations

Desired skills:

• Microsoft Lists for tracking, documentation, or evidence management
• Power Automate for workflow or notification support
• Information protection or data security experience
• Audit or regulatory support experience

Pay range: $31.09 - $39.09 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.