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AspectFreelance Security Risk AssessmentSecurity Consultant
CredentialsCertifications like CISSP, CISA, or CEH often requiredSimilar certifications, often with additional experience requirements
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Industry UsageUsed by organizations seeking independent risk assessmentsEngaged for broader security strategy, policy development, and consulting

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EITS Security Risk Analyst B (Engagement)--Remote Job

EITS Security Risk Analyst B (Engagement)--Remote Job

DELTASOFT SOLUTIONS LLC

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$60 - $70/hr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Job43 EITS Security Risk Analyst B (Engagement)
Location: 100% Remote
Max Submissions: 5
Proposed Start Date: ASAP
Proposed End Date: 06/30/2026
Role Overview
  • Serve as a liaison between the CISOs strategic initiatives and the IT operational teams.
  • Translate business IT risk requirements into technical control specifications.
  • Develop risk metrics for performance measurement and reporting.
  • Coordinate enterprise-level security and risk management efforts.
  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on information security and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Security & Risk Management
  • Maintain and enforce the enterprise information security and risk management framework.
  • Conduct risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor and assess the enterprise threat landscape.
  • Provide realistic risk reporting to the CISO and leadership teams.
  • Track and document internal risk reviews, assessments, and exceptions using a GRC tool.

Governance & Compliance
  • Document and maintain risk governance methodologies, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • HIPAA
    • Joint Commission
    • DSRIP
    • COBIT
    • State privacy laws
  • Conduct and support internal and external audits (operational, compliance, reputational, security).
  • Serve as SME for EMR and PHI-related security risks.

Risk Assessments & Gap Analysis
  • Perform enterprise security risk assessments and gap analyses for new technologies and products.
  • Develop and manage risk remediation plans and work plans.
  • Identify information asset owners for data classification initiatives.
  • Support risk exception and risk acceptance documentation processes.

Technical & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with enterprise architecture teams to align business, technical, and security requirements.
  • Collaborate with security engineering teams to implement security controls.
  • Facilitate meetings between stakeholders and IT teams.
  • Provide written and verbal reports to leadership and committees (including Operational Risk Committee).

Required Qualifications
Experience
  • Minimum 7 years of IT experience
  • At least 5 years in IT Security Risk Management / Risk Audit / Data Privacy Investigation
  • Minimum 2 years in a supervisory capacity

Healthcare Industry Expertise (Required)
  • Strong understanding of:
    • EMR systems
    • PHI data privacy
    • Healthcare regulatory environment
  • Experience with HIPAA, Joint Commission, CMS regulations

GRC & Security Framework Knowledge
  • Hands-on experience with GRC tools (ServiceNow, Archer, MetricStream preferred)
  • Working knowledge of:
    • NIST CSF
    • HITECH
    • ISO 27001/27002
    • PCI DSS
    • COBIT

Technical Skills
  • Experience reviewing IT solution requirements and implementing security controls
  • Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
  • Ability to design compensating controls for security vulnerabilities
  • Ability to assess business impact of security tools and policies

Education & Certifications
  • Bachelors degree in Information Systems or related field
  • Preferred Certifications:
    • CISSP
    • CISA
    • CRISC
    • Other relevant security certifications

Preferred Soft Skills
  • High integrity and ability to work independently
  • Strong communication and reporting skills
  • Ability to work in fast-moving environments
  • Experience participating in special projects
  • Ability to support various locations and flexible shifts if required

Thanks & Regards
Bhanu Prakash
DeltaSoft Solutions
bhanu.prakash@deltasoftgroup.com