Sr Cybersecurity Specialist

Horizontal Talent • Atlanta, GA

401d

About The Position

The position involves planning, scheduling, and executing cybersecurity assessments to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory frameworks. The role requires collaboration with various teams to identify cybersecurity gaps and risks, as well as educating stakeholders on compliance requirements and best practices.

Requirements

• Completed 4 year degree (no exceptions).
• Background/drug check required.
• Strong leadership & communication skills.
• Robust knowledge and experience of cybersecurity control design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Previous experience within IT Audit, Compliance, and/or Cybersecurity.
• Previous experience with HIPAA Security, GDPR, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, etc.
• Previous experience planning, executing, and following up on cybersecurity/regulatory audits.
• Key Cybersecurity and/or IT Audit certifications (i.e., CISSP, CISA, CRISC, HCISPP, etc.).
• Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) at an enterprise level to increase efficiency within processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent team coordination abilities.
• Proven experience in process improvement or a related field.
• Experience with training and knowledge management.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with training and knowledge management.
• Experience within process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute regular cybersecurity assessments of IT systems, processes, and security controls.
• Assist with the design of cybersecurity controls and conduct regular testing of controls to verify their effectiveness.
• Conduct interviews with control owners and process stakeholders to design and test cybersecurity controls.
• Request, review, and test documentation to support control design and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with other teams to identify and quantify cybersecurity gaps & risks.
• Perform cybersecurity risk assessments using industry standard frameworks.
• Document findings, recommendations, and remediation steps, and track progress on corrective actions.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure compliance efforts are aligned with organizational goals.
• Educate and advise stakeholders on compliance requirements and best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree