Apex Systems · 13 hours ago
Information Security Analyst, Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$40/hr - $50/hr
3+ years expApex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. They are seeking a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Security Analyst to coordinate and support security governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, maintain compliance documentation, and assist with audits and risk assessments.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and support GRC projects and controls implementation under the guidance of the GRC Lead
Prepare, track, and maintain project documentation, compliance artifacts, and audit evidence
Facilitate internal and external audits, including evidence collection and remediation support (e.g., POA&Ms)
Collaborate closely with engineers, researchers, and administrators to promote a culture of compliance
Communicate security and compliance requirements in clear, accessible language and explain policies effectively
Assist with risk register maintenance, basic threat modeling, and risk assessments across hybrid environments
Monitor for fundamental risks (e.g., phishing attempts) and support proper handling of sensitive data (PII, PHI, CUI)
Support compliance-aligned practices under guidelines and standards such as HIPAA, GDPR, FISMA, and NIST
Support review and documentation of significant system changes, ensuring required compliance steps and approvals are completed prior to rollout
Stay current on evolving federal and data privacy regulations and contribute new insights to ongoing compliance efforts
Perform other related duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field such as Business, Administration, Computer Science, Information Security, or similar
3–5 years of experience in one or more of the following: Information security, Risk analysis, Auditing, Compliance, Governance
Practical experience in highly regulated and/or federal environments, such as: FedRAMP, FISMA, CMMC
Basic scripting/automation experience (Python or similar) or willingness to learn
Knowledge of audit and risk management methodologies such as: COBIT, NIST 800-37 / 800-30, FAIR
Experience with tools and solutions used for: GRC, IAM, and compliance automation/documentation, Information security tools and solutions
Preferred
CompTIA Security+
AWS or GCP Cloud Security certifications
CISA, CISM, or CISSP Associate
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
Other discounts
On-demand training program
Access to certification prep
Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
Certification discounts
Other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
Company
Apex Systems
Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Roger Wahman
Chief Technology Officer - SVP
Andrea Schiola
Global Head of Technology Partnerships, SVP, Principal
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