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Senior IT Risk Project Manager

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

$122K - $122K/yr

We are seeking a Senior IT Risk Project Manager to join our project for a leading US financial institution. Responsibilities * Ensure successful delivery of projects * Achieve financial targets

IT Auditor

Columbus, OH ยท On-site

Contract IT Auditor / Risk Assessor Location: Remote -- must work during Eastern Standard Time business hours Engagement: Contract, initial term of 3-5 months with potential extension Start: As soon ...

Enterprise Architect (IT)

Columbus, OH ยท On-site +1

$66.75 - $86/hr

Provide visibility into technology risk, technical debt, platform health, lifecycle obsolescence ... Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or a related ...

Sr. IT Auditor

Westerville, OH ยท On-site

$40 - $50/hr

At least 5 years of experience in IT audit, SOX compliance, IT risk management, or a similar control-focused environment. * Strong understanding of SOX IT General Controls, with working knowledge of ...

Required 5 years of experience in IT with consulting experience. Required 5 Years Experience collecting and managing birth defect data as found in the State of Ohio applications, including but not ...

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IT Consultant 1 / ITC1 (Security Resource)

Columbus, OH โ€ข Remote

SmartIPlace
IT Servicesย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

$55 - $60/hr

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Job description

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Risk Assessment and Analysis
  1. Lead complex IT risk assessments and threat modeling activities across systems and applications.
  2. Analyze trends and emerging risks to proactively recommend strategic mitigations.
  1. Risk Mitigation and Management
  1. Develop and oversee implementation of advanced risk mitigation strategies.
  2. Monitor risk programs and revise controls based on performance metrics and audit outcomes.
  1. Compliance and Governance
  1. Ensure enterprise-wide compliance with federal and state regulations, including HIPAA, IRS Pub. 1075, NIST 800-53, MARS-E, and ISO standards.
  2. Support policy lifecycle management and contribute to enterprise GRC strategy.
  1. Incident Management
  1. Provide leadership in incident response and post-incident reviews.
  2. Collaborate with internal teams on root cause analysis and long-term remediation planning.
  1. Review System Security Plans (SSPs)
  1. Review, update, and validate system security documentation for critical systems.
  2. Ensure alignment with internal risk policies, external contractual requirements, and frameworks such as NIST and CIS.
  1. External Audit Support
  1. Serve as a key liaison to auditors and regulatory assessors.
  2. Oversee evidence collection, audit response documentation, and control testing coordination.
  1. IT Security Policy Leadership
  1. Lead the creation and revision of organizational IT security policies.
  2. Recommend and draft policy enhancements based on risk assessment results, audit findings, and regulatory changes.
  1. Reporting and Documentation
  1. Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting on risk posture, findings, and recommendations.
  2. Maintain thorough documentation aligned with organizational and audit standards.
  1. Collaboration and Communication
  1. Represent IT risk in executive discussions, technical project meetings, and external partner engagements.
  2. Coach and mentor junior staff, IT and business personnel.

Qualifications:

  • Education:
    Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field is required.
    Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
  • Experience:
    Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in IT risk management, cybersecurity, or information assurance.
    Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and managing compliance for large systems. Experiences in Heath and Human Services or Healthcare business preferred.
  • Certifications (Preferred):
    CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CISM, CGEIT, or similar credentials.
  • Technical Skills:
    Expertise in risk frameworks (NIST 800-53, MARS-E, ISO 27001), vulnerability management, system security plans, and audit lifecycle management.
  • Analytical Skills:
    Exceptional critical thinking, data analysis, and risk prioritization abilities.
  • Communication Skills:
    Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor information to different audiences, including executives.

Interpersonal Skills:
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams, influence without authority,and drive organizational change

Skills

Required / Desired

Required  Amount of Experience in years

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field is required.

Required

 

Master’s degree in a related field preferred.

Highly desired

 

Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in IT risk management, cybersecurity, or information assurance

Required

10

Experiences in Heath and Human Services or Healthcare business preferred.

Highly desired

 

CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CISM, CGEIT, or similar credentials.

Highly desired

 

Expertise in risk frameworks (NIST 800-53, MARS-E, ISO 27001), vulnerability management, system security plans, and audit lifecycle management.

Required

7

Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams, influence without authority, and drive organizational change

Required

7


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About Smart-iPlace

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SMART-iPLACE provides innovative staffing and consulting solutions that help our clients achieve their business objectives. We can understand and support all areas of your IT systems from back-end infrastructure to front-end personal productivity. Our goal is create innovative IT solutions that enable your business to be more agile and competitive.

Industry

It services

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

2021

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