Information Assurance (IA) Analyst

EAB•Washington, DC

2d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Information Assurance (IA) Analyst will be responsible for assessing the risks associated with EAB technology applications and platforms and/or third-party service providers that support those platforms. The IA Analyst will also support and contribute to business continuity management and planning activities, support and conduct information security audits, assess risks associated with third-party service providers, develop and deliver security awareness training content, and participate in the measurement and reporting of key risk indicators and metrics across the organization. This role is designed for an early-career professional looking to build a foundation in cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and information assurance. This individual will be a valued member of the EAB Information Security team and will work closely with IT, Legal, Commercial, Product, and various other business stakeholders. We work to keep our partners and EAB colleagues safe from cyber-attacks and prevent the theft of data and intellectual property. We think big and strategic but aren’t afraid to get into the weeds. Relationship building and stakeholder management across teams are integral to our continued success. We believe that diversity makes for better, more creative solutions to tough problems. We’re easy to work with and eager to help. Most importantly, we work every day to contribute to the mission of making education smarter and our communities stronger. If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk to you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, or equivalent professional experience
0-2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, or related field
Foundational knowledge of information security and IT risk management concepts and practices including frameworks and regulatory requirements
Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment with global, geographically distributed teams
Basic understanding of cloud infrastructure and cloud-based SaaS environments
Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to gain the confidence and respect of technology leaders and senior-level executives
Excellent organizational, time management, problem-solving, prioritization, leadership, and interpersonal skills while proactively seeking input
Strong verbal and written communication skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to write at a publication quality level to communicate findings and recommendations to EAB's senior management team
Comfortable collaborating with IT, Product, Legal, and Commercial teams to support sales enablement opportunities
Willingness to learn new skills, research new technologies, frameworks, and get better every day

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in conducting IT or operational risk assessments or IT auditing through examination and analysis of internal controls and business risks
Experience in supporting security compliance as the internal compliance resource of physical and cloud-based infrastructure
Experience with planning internal audit procedures and preparing final reports for senior management and the CISO.
Familiarity with the usage of modern GRC tooling (i.e., Drata, Vanta, ServiceNow, Whistic, RSA Archer) to facilitate development of information asset inventories, risk and compliance assessments, risk metrics collection, and risk reporting
Experience with building out and managing an organization’s Security and Compliance Trust Centers and responding to client security questionnaires
Experience developing information security policy, security awareness and training content, and supporting materials
Experience delivering information security awareness training to technical and non-technical audiences
Willingness to learn new things and take on additional responsibilities across multiple information security and privacy domains
Security+, SSCP, AWS or GCP cloud certifications, other information security or IT auditing certifications
Familiarity or experience with risk and controls frameworks including (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST RMF, FAIR, COBIT, NIST SP 800-53, SSAE 18 SOC II Type I and Type II audits, DoD compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-171, CMMC, FedRAMP), FERPA, and privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA)
Familiarity with the FAIR (Factor Analysis of Information Risk) model for quantifying information risk
Commitment to embracing a continual learning environment and contributing to a dynamic and welcoming culture of fairness, authenticity, and belonging in support of EAB’s mission, values, and aspiration

Responsibilities

Participate in the day-to-day execution of Information Technology (IT) audit engagements, including supporting audit scoping activities and annual audit planning
Perform IT risk assessments of internal initiatives and critical third-party vendor relationships against criteria from information security frameworks and industry regulations, such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST SP 800-53, SSAE 18 SOC II Type I and Type II, DoD compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-171, CMMC, FedRAMP), NIST CSF, FERPA, and privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA
Review vendor security documentation, questionnaires, and attestations; assess risk impact and recommend risk treatment options
Support RFPs/security questionnaires (HECVATs, CAIQ, custom questionnaires) from clients with clear SLAs and maintain upkeep of Security & Compliance Trust portals
Evaluate the design and effectiveness of technology controls throughout the business cycle
Support assessments of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled systems, to identify security, privacy, and compliance risks
Assist in the development and delivery of security awareness training content to new hires and existing employees including security newsletters, Lunch & Learns, online training modules, etc.
Identify control gaps and risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and track remediation activities through closure
Communicate IT audit findings and mitigation strategies to senior management, technology leaders, and the CISO
Assist in the development of risk treatment plans to address areas of strategic and tactical IT and information risks in both business operations and technology paradigms
Assist with the development and maintenance of information security policies and standards
Participate in mentoring opportunities as the program scales and grows
Stay informed on cybersecurity trends, threats, and emerging technologies

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; dependents and domestic partners eligible
20+ days of PTO annually, in addition to paid firm and floating holidays
Daytime leave policy for community service and flextime for fitness activities (up to 10 hours per month each)
401(k) retirement savings plan with annual discretionary company matching contribution
Health savings account, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account, and pre-tax commuter plans
Employee assistance program with counseling services and resources available to all employees and immediate family
Wellness programs including gym discounts, incentives to promote healthy living, and family access to the leading app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
Fertility treatment coverage and adoption or surrogacy assistance
Paid parental leave with phase back to work program for birthing and non-birthing parents
Access to milk shipping service to support nursing employees during business travel
Discounted pet health insurance coverage for dog and cat family members
Company-provided life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Financial wellness resources and membership in a robust employee discount program
Access to employee resource groups, merit-based advancement, and dynamic professional growth opportunities