IT Security Specialist I

Detroit, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a health insurance company. It offers different types of health care coverage plans that include individual and family dental and vision plans for employers etc.

Title: IT Security Specialist I

Work Location: Detroit MI48226

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Hybrid

Dept: EIS Purchased Services

Engagement Description

The EIS Compliance/Governance Analyst will be responsible for assisting in the responsibilities of executing the security framework compliance/governance activities and requirements for the client.
Day-to-day responsibilities will also include documenting adherence to governance requirements across policies/standards procedures controls compliance training and awareness and preparing metrics/KPIs and reporting materials.
This role will report to the EIS ESF Manager.
Evaluate the design and operation effectiveness of Business/IT operations against the HITRUST CSF and identify areas of improvement
Interview SMEs examine evidence documentation analyze and perform testing
Learn the company functions/processes by conducting process walk throughs
Analyze root cause of issues provide recommendations for process improvements and risk mitigation based on assessment findings
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with HITRUST CSF
Deliver effective and concise documentation that meets HITRUST quality standards
Prepare and provide reporting such as dashboards and metrics on various areas of performance issue analysis and assessment statuses
Utilize GRC tools to effectively manage assessment remediation plans and documentation
Serve as a HITRUST subject matter expert
Participate and provide support during audits assessments or other required third-party reviews.
Support initiatives/projects
Build relationships internally to foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration

Top 3 Required Skills/Experience

At least 3-5 years of work experience in IT compliance IT Assessments and/or IT audit experience as well as knowledge and understanding of governance risk compliance
Knowledge of security and risk frameworks standards best practices (e.g. HITRUST CSF NIST CSF ISO/IEC 27001 COBIT)
Self-starter with effective written and verbal communication skills along with strong critical thinking skill

Required Skills/Experience The rest of the required skills/experience. Include:

Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to tailor communication style to the audience at hand.
Experience in coordination and execution of the audit lifecycle including evidence collection review observation tracking management response collection and auditor relations and communication.
Strong demonstration of problem-solving and decision-making ability.
Experience working on testing of IT controls across systems databases applications and operating systems.
Strong ability to frame and deliver messages based on experience and level of the listener.
Strong critical thinking skills to actively pursue opportunities to develop and implement solutions to solve work problems.
Must be able to solve problems handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure with a highly professional demeanor.
Strong organizational skills
Strong ability to adjust to changing priorities while multitasking effectively.
Self-directed and works with minimal guidance. Proactively seeks guidance when needed.

Education/Certifications Include:

Undergraduate university degree (4-year) preferred but not required.
Masters (e.g. MBA MSIS MIS etc.) degree preferred but not required.
Five (5) years of combined IT experience to include two (2) years IT security work
Experience in Information Security IT general controls IT compliance IT assessments and/or IT audit experience.
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) CISA CPA/CA CISM or other equivalent professional certification preferred but not required.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a health insurance company. It offers different types of health care coverage plans that include individual and fami...