Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

IT SPECIALIST - IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field; or 6 years of relevant experience with an Associates/high school diploma and certifications.
  • CISSP certification preferred.
  • 3 years of experience auditing IT controls and conducting compliance assessments.
  • 3 years in various IT and security functions like IT audit, cybersecurity, or contracts management.
  • 3 years of knowledge in information security standards (NIST 800-171, 800-53).
  • 3 years of foundational understanding of network and systems administration (e.g., Windows, Linux, TCP/IP).
  • Valid/clear driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

  • Pursue technologies' selection, acquisition, and maintenance compliantly.
  • Apply cybersecurity frameworks and policies Institute-wide for remediation opportunities.
  • Raise awareness of cyber risks through risk assessment and report findings for mitigation.
  • Propose and review security metrics to showcase progress and improvement areas.
  • Assist in contract review and manage third-party risk.
  • Evaluate internal controls and compliance with cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Author and track Plans of Action and Milestones for security control compliance.

Benefits

  • Supportive work environment focused on continuous learning and development.
  • Opportunities to engage in cutting-edge cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Chance to influence organizational cybersecurity governance.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across the Institute.
  • Potential for professional growth in cybersecurity auditable roles.
Full Job Description
  • Compliantly pursue selection, acquisition, and maintenance of technologies.
  • Apply cybersecurity frameworks and policies across the Institute and provide opportunities for remediations.
  • Raise awareness of cyber risks to the Institute through the application of the risk assessment process and report to leadership for risk mitigation.
  • Propose, generate, and review security metrics to demonstrate security progress and opportunities for improvement.
  • Assist in contract review and third-party risk.

  • Evaluating the Institute's compliance with cybersecurity internal controls and industry frameworks.
  • Authoring and tracking Plans of Actions and Milestones to bring security controls into compliance.
  • Support risk management activities by operating the Institute's IT risk management process.
  • Assist in developing training, standards, and guidance to support cyber governance processes.
  • Evaluating policy exception requests and make recommendations to the CISO regarding risk reduction and approval.

  • Requires a Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related degree with relevant experience. In lieu of a Bachelors degree, 6 years of Cybersecurity and/or IT administration experience an Associates degree or high school education or equivalent and related certifications is required.
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred.
  • 3 years: Experience auditing IT controls environments or conducting compliance assessments
  • 3 years: Experience in any of various IT and security functions (E.g., IT audit, cybersecurity, IT administration, programming, contracts management, IT GRC) is desirable
  • 3 years: Knowledge of information security standards, E.g., NIST 800-171 or 800-53, CIS Critical Security Controls
  • 3 years: Exposure to/understanding of the fundamentals of network and systems administration (e.g., Windows Server and desktop, Linux, TCP/IP, network subnetting)
  • A valid/clear driver's license is required.

About Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is a non-profit research and development organization headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The institute was founded in 1947 and has since grown to employ over 3,000 people across multiple locations in the United States. SwRI provides research and development services to a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and energy. The institute's research areas include automation and data systems, chemistry and chemical engineering, and space science and engineering. SwRI has a long history of working with government agencies, including NASA and the Department of Defense, as well as private companies.
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