Sr. Security Specialist – GRC/Banking/CISSP

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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Sr. Security Specialist – GRC/Banking/CISSP. This position involves providing governance, risk, and compliance oversight within a dynamic security environment, supporting both project and operational activities to ensure robust information security controls and remediation efforts.

Responsibilities

Lead assessments of audit and regulatory finding remediations to mitigate risks in technology infrastructure and applications
Collaborate with stakeholders across three lines of defense to ensure effective risk mitigation and remediation strategies
Provide expert advice on IT audit standards, assurance practices, and risk governance frameworks
Contribute to the development and enhancement of governance, oversight, and control practices
Identify emerging industry trends and provide strategic guidance to senior management
Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing agile and lean methodologies, including AI, ML, and data visualization tools
Desired Skill-Set

Minimum 10+ years of experience in IT audit, governance, risk, and compliance
Proven expertise in security controls, remediation, and audit validation methodologies
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience with tools such as RSA Archer, JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, MS Office, Excel, and ServiceNow
Certified in CISA, CRISC, or CISSP (preferred)
Solid understanding of IT governance frameworks like NIST, COBIT, and ITIL
Ability to develop sample-based test plans and perform quality assurance on remediation efforts
Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills
Nice to Have

CISSP or equivalent certification
Experience with AI/ML or data analytics tools such as Power BI and Python
Knowledge of emerging technology threats and risk disciplines
Prior experience in financial or regulated industries