Sr Security Analyst IT Risk & Compliance

Patterson Companies • Saint Paul, MN

378d • Remote

About The Position

The Sr. Security Analyst - IT Risk & Compliance at Patterson Companies plays a crucial role in safeguarding the organization's information systems and technology assets. This position involves driving key programs to identify, manage, and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory, audit, and security obligations. The analyst will collaborate with various teams to advocate for innovative security solutions and enhance the overall security posture of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in security, technology, or engineering or equivalent work experience
• At least 4 years work experience in information technology, cyber security, or information security
• Excellent communication and collaborator with attention-to-detail
• Proficiency in regulatory requirements and compliance standards (e.g. SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
• In-depth knowledge of security risk management and compliance frameworks (e.g. NIST-CSF, COSO, ISO27001/2, CSA, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with audit process and frameworks such as SOC2 Type 2 and HITRUST
• Ability to influence and inspire others to adopt security best practices and policies
• Security industry certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with security and cross-functional teams to evaluate the effectiveness of security and data protection controls, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions aligned with frameworks such as NIST-CSF, HITRUST, and ISO27001/2.
• Develop, implement, and manage IT and security policies, standards, and processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including PCI, SOX, and HIPAA.
• Coordinate IT disaster recovery controls and exercises, ensuring compliance with organizational objectives, reporting results to key stakeholders and leadership.
• Oversee IT SOX controls and partnership with Internal Audit and Risk & Control teams, providing oversight, training, and awareness to evidence owners and stakeholders for continued compliance.
• Provide expertise and support for internal and external security audits, including responding to customer questionnaires, audit requests, and regulatory reviews.
• Create dashboards and metrics to measure the effectiveness of security controls, identify trends, and communicate progress to leadership and stakeholders.
• Design and maintain security workflows, procedures, and scalable compliance solutions to align with organizational priorities, enhance visibility, and promote the adoption of security best practices.

Benefits

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program.
• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays.
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement).
• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave.
• LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program).
• Patterson Perks Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees