Universities of Wisconsin · 2 days ago
IS GRC ANALYST
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yrThe Universities of Wisconsin is looking for an IS GRC Analyst to support the identification, assessment, and management of enterprise IT risk. This role involves conducting IT risk assessments, developing documentation, and assisting with information security policy development.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Contribute to the continuous improvement of UW’s IT risk management program by developing standardized processes, workflows, templates, and guidance
Identify, assess, document, and monitor IT risks affecting universities and shared services
Assist in the technical rollout and ongoing support of enterprise IT risk management tools
Assist in developing program reports, metrics, and summaries
Conduct IT risk assessments of third-party vendors, services, and technology solutions
Develop written assessment reports to support informed IT risk decision making
Integrate emerging technology risks, including artificial intelligence and data privacy considerations, into third-party IT risk reviews
Assist in the creation, and revision of enterprise information security policies, standards, and guidance
Align policies and standards with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Frameworks
Assist with coordinating internal and external risk assessments
Track assessment and audit findings and support remediation efforts
Analyze assessment, audit, and survey data to identify trends and opportunities for targeted improvements
Stay informed of emerging technologies and evolving IT and cybersecurity risks
Continuously develop skills through training and professional development opportunities aligned with enterprise IT risk management and GRC practices
Qualification
Required
Experience in information security, IT risk management, and/or third-party IT risk management
Experience assessing and documenting risk related to IT systems, applications, or third-party technology solutions
Working knowledge of IT and cybersecurity risk frameworks and assessment practices
Experience communicating risk assessment results through written reports or documentation
Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional, or distributed environment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Experience conducting IT risk assessments
Experience supporting IT audits or compliance efforts
Hands-on experience operationalizing GRC tools (e.g., OneTrust, ServiceNow)
Experience in higher education
Experience assessing IT risk related to emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud services, or data-driven platforms
Familiarity with applicable standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-171, FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA)
Professional certification (e.g., CISSP, CGRC, CRISC) or willingness to pursue one
Benefits
Excellent benefits package
Company
Universities of Wisconsin
13 universities. 1 mission. To make Wisconsin...Future Ready. For All.
Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2019-01-01Grant· $7M
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