Vaco by Highspring · 14 hours ago
Senior IT GRC Advisor (100% Remote - Preference in NC)
Vaco by Highspring is partnering with a mission-driven organization in the healthcare space to hire a Senior IT GRC Advisor. This role involves leading IT risk assessments and audits, performing vendor risk assessments, and collaborating with stakeholders to strengthen IT internal controls.
Responsibilities
Lead and execute IT risk assessments, IT audits, and advisory engagements across systems, infrastructure, and IT processes
Perform vendor risk assessments, including security, privacy, disaster recovery, and contract compliance reviews for cloud-based systems and SaaS platforms
Review SOC 2 reports, penetration test results, and other assurance documentation to identify risks and evaluate control effectiveness
Provide guidance on IT initiatives and projects, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated appropriately
Support the development and maintenance of risk management methodologies, templates, internal reporting, and GRC documentation
Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen IT internal controls and develop corrective action plans where needed
Contribute to internal policy reviews, compliance activities, and occasional corporate insurance or governance initiatives
Develop and deliver training and awareness programs related to IT controls and risk
Stay current on industry frameworks and best practices, including COBIT, NIST, ITIL, and other relevant standards
Qualification
Required
2-6 years in IT audit, IT security, or IT risk management
Experience leading complex IT audits or advisory engagements
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity risks, cloud technologies, and third-party vendor oversight
Experience evaluating cloud systems (AWS, Azure, or similar environments)
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Professional certification: CISA, CISSP, or CISM (required)
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, IT Audit, Cybersecurity, or a related field
Preferred
Experience with HIPAA Security Rule
Background conducting cloud platform audits
Exposure to AI audit or AI governance assessments (nice to have, not required)
Familiarity with vendor management best practices and cloud assurance documentation
Benefits
Encouraged unlimited PTO
Excellent benefits
Company
Vaco by Highspring
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization.
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