Senior IT Security Analyst

CHS, Inc. • Inver Grove Heights, MN

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About The Position

CHS is seeking a Senior IT Security Analyst for its Information Technology group to support the Security Assurance Team, primarily by managing and executing Business Access Reviews (BARs) and Privileged Access Reviews (PARs). The role supports CHS’s information risk management strategy and IT control environment by validating appropriate access, identifying and mitigating risks, and supporting IT Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. It works with business and technology teams, leadership, and auditors to improve control effectiveness, streamline access review processes, and support compliance activities.

The ideal candidate has advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple reviews and priorities in a changing, team-oriented environment. The position also supports IT controls and risk assessments, compliance testing and remediation, technology implementations, process automation, and security awareness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology Management, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience, education, and training.
• At least 4 years of IT Security experience.
• Advanced knowledge and expertise in Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience with access reviews.
• Knowledge and experience with fuel Point-of-Sale (POS) equipment.
• Knowledge and experience across multiple Information Security domains.
• Ability and willingness to keep up with emerging security technologies and trends.
• Experience in the agricultural, grain, energy, and consumer foods industries.

Responsibilities

• Review, update, create, and manage multiple Business Access Reviews (BARs) and Privileged Access Reviews (PARs) at varying stages of input and ownership.
• Use advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, dataset merging, and duplicate-record review, to analyze access review data.
• Partner with business owners, technology teams, and other contributors to obtain and review evidence for access reviews and technical SOX requirements.
• Manage and communicate access review and compliance milestones for critical systems and complex processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements and use technology to improve access review efficiency.
• Support the Security Assurance Team and CHS’s IT control environment in partnership with leadership and technology contributors.
• Develop plans aligned with control frameworks and requirements, risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and measures that demonstrate control-testing value and risk reduction.
• Apply established IT SOX criteria and support annual SOX reviews, testing, and remediation activities.
• Scope, interpret, and prioritize application and infrastructure testing scripts.
• Provide input on control design and identify opportunities to improve control efficiency and operating effectiveness.
• Conduct ongoing pre-assessments and internal and third-party risk assessments, and support mitigation strategies.
• Identify ways to use technology to maintain compliance and support testing activities.
• Coordinate with business and technology teams, internal compliance and support teams, and internal and external financial statement auditors.
• Communicate complex matters clearly, articulate issues, provide status updates, and help drive solutions.
• Consult with leadership on opportunities to strengthen controls and improve operating effectiveness.
• Apply judgment and problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues and prioritize work across business lines.
• Assist with new technology implementations and vendor selections to support automation and process efficiency.
• Coach employees and partners on appropriate methods for protecting information resources.
• Assist with communications, engagement, and training plans that promote shared security accountability.
• Maintain and promote a strong security culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Wellness programs.
• Life insurance.
• Health and dependent care spending accounts.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Pension.
• Profit sharing.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Competitive total rewards package; compensation may include bonus, incentives, and commissions depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior