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

BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.

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