Cloud and Infrastructure Governance Analyst

Vizient•Irving, TX

About The Position

The Infrastructure Governance Analyst supports and executes governance processes that ensure cloud and IT infrastructure operations align with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This role partners closely with IT, Engineering, Security, Operations, and business stakeholders to promote consistency, risk awareness, compliance, and operational excellence across the technology environment. Working at Vizient means making a difference in today’s dynamic health care industry, every day. Our mission is to connect health care organizations and providers with the knowledge, solutions and expertise that enable them to accelerate their clinical and operational performance. Vizient is based in Dallas and has offices in 20 metropolitan areas across the United States. We have 4,000 employees with a breadth of expertise, experience and compassion, who are eager to develop and implement solutions that advance health care for the greater good. Across our enterprise of companies, we have the scale and depth to deliver exponential impact across the continuum of care: Provista – Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health and senior living Apexus – The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration aptitude – The industry’s first online direct contracting market, supporting self-contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Sg2 - Providing a unique blend of analytics, intelligence, consulting and education to enable health system leaders to integrate strategic growth and performance across the continuum of care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT governance, cloud computing, infrastructure operations, compliance, risk management, or a related technology environment.
Demonstrated experience supporting governance, compliance, or risk-related activities within cloud or infrastructure environments.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and assess potential risks or gaps.
Proven experience working cross-functionally with technical and business stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured and deadline-driven environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience with public cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
Experience with governance and control frameworks (e.g., ITIL, COBIT, NIST, ISO).
Experience supporting audit preparation or regulatory assessments.
Exposure to cloud financial governance or cost optimization practices.

Nice To Haves

Prefer a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of cloud and infrastructure governance policies, standards, and procedures.
Ensure infrastructure provisioning and operational activities align with established governance guidelines and internal controls.
Participate in risk assessments and compliance reviews, including gathering and organizing audit evidence for internal and external assessments.
Monitor regulatory, policy, and control requirements impacting cloud and infrastructure environments.
Partner with IT, Engineering, Security, and Operations teams to reinforce governance expectations and provide clarification on requirements.
Collect, analyze, and report on data related to infrastructure usage, cost optimization, operational efficiency, and security posture.
Maintain dashboards and reporting mechanisms that track governance metrics and provide insights to leadership.
Support oversight of cloud service providers and vendors to ensure alignment with governance and compliance standards.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, documentation enhancement, and automation to strengthen governance effectiveness.