IT Security Analyst 3 - GRC / NIST / ATO / SSP - Lansing, MI (Local Candidates Only)

We are looking for an experienced IT Security Analyst 3 with strong expertise in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), NIST security frameworks, System Security Plans (SSPs), and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes. The ideal candidate will provide senior-level compliance oversight, coordinate security assessments, maintain disaster recovery documentation, and work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, auditors, and security leadership. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the creation, review, and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs) in alignment with NIST and organizational security standards. - Coordinate Authority to Operate (ATO) renewals and ensure continuous compliance. - Maintain and update Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs). - Review security risk assessments and recommend corrective actions. - Manage Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) and track remediation activities. - Coordinate audit evidence collection and compliance documentation. - Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, auditors, and management. - Identify security control gaps and drive remediation efforts. - Develop security reports, perform trend analysis, and communicate findings to management. - Support cybersecurity incident response, detection, investigation, and recovery. Qualifications - 5+ years of IT security, compliance, or business analysis experience. - 3+ years of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) experience. - 5 years of experience providing audit evidence for security standards such as NIST, PCI, HIPAA, and FERPA. - Experience with complex IT web applications within the past 5 years. - Strong experience leading meetings and preparing written and oral reports. - Experience acting as a liaison between business and IT teams. - Strong knowledge of NIST frameworks and security controls. Highly Desired Skills: - Experience creating Disaster Recovery Plans, Business Continuity Plans, and Incident Response Plans. - Experience preparing supporting documentation for IT system audits. - Keylight experience (strongly preferred). Additional Information - Candidates must currently reside within 90 miles of Lansing, MI. - Must be available to work onsite two days per week starting Day 1. - Local candidates only. Interested candidates: Please share your updated resume along with current location and contact details.