Independent Senior IT ConsultantSystems Admin. (Hybrid)

Jackson, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Independent Senior IT Consultant/Systems Admin. (Hybrid)

Location: Jackson MS

Duration: 06 Months

Job Description:

Strong Governance and Accountability
- Confirms IT practices align with internal policies governance and regulatory expectations
- Provides objective third party validation for senior managers executives and board members
- Reduces conflicts of interest by producing fact- based assessments and where possible win/win outcomes
Legal and Regulatory Risk Reduction
- Identifies gaps in compliance with laws and regulations (e.g. data protection cybersecurity State and Federal rules)
- Helps prevent fines sanctions litigation and federal enforcement action from Department of Labor
- Ensure IT controls support legal obligations such as data retention and breach notifications
Improves Policy Effectiveness
- Evaluates whether IT policies are:
  - Legally sound
  - Up to date with current state and federal laws and standards
  - Properly implemented and enforced
Also highlights inconsistencies between written policies and actual IT practices
Better Decision Making for Leadership
- Provides clear unbiased insight to support strategic decisions
- Translates technical findings into legal and policy implications executives can understand
- Prioritizes remediation based on business legal and compliance risk - not just technical severity
- Identifies opportunities for organizational improvement through IT best practices adoption
Cost Savings Avoidance and Mid to Long-Terms Efficiency
- Prevents costly remediation after incidents or regulatory findings
- Identifies redundant outdated or non-compliant systems
- Aligns IT Investments with Legal and Policy Priorities
Clear Actionable Roadmap
- Delivers prioritized recommendation spanning:
  - technical controls
  - Policy updates
  - Legal compliance
  - Help coordinate IT Legal compliance and risk teams effectively

Required Skills/Experience:

Technical and Domain expertise
- Deep knowledge in IT Finance HR management
- Ability to Analyze complex problems and design practical yet simple solution
- Industry best practices and regulatory awareness
- Knowledge of Mississippi public sector IT practices and landscape
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Strong data analysis and critical thinking abilities
- Ability to diagnose business application and legal challenges and identify root causes
- Experience in developing actionable recommendations
Communication Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Strong presentation and reporting skills
Client and Stakeholder Management
- Relationship-building and trust management
- Ability to manage client expectations and scope
- Professional negotiation and conflict resolution
Project Management
- Planning executing and delivery of consulting engagements
- Time management and prioritization across multiple stakeholders/clients
- Risk identification and mitigation
Business and Commercial Skills
- Proposal writing and contract negotiation
- Budgeting pricing financial analysis and forecasting
Self- Management and Independence
- Ability to work autonomously and with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills
- Accountability for deliverables and outcomes

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Bachelors or Masters degree
10 years working for large consulting company
10 years delivering consulting or advisory services
5 years working for any Mississippi state agency
10 years working in an Oversight capacity
Experience working with the Department of Labor
Prior experience as a contractor freelancer of consultant

Job Title: Independent Senior IT Consultant/Systems Admin. (Hybrid) Location: Jackson MS Duration: 06 Months Job Description: Strong Governance and Accountability Confirms IT practices align with internal policies governance and regulatory expectations Provides objective third party validation...

Job Title: Independent Senior IT Consultant/Systems Admin. (Hybrid)

Location: Jackson MS

Duration: 06 Months

Job Description:

Strong Governance and Accountability
- Confirms IT practices align with internal policies governance and regulatory expectations
- Provides objective third party validation for senior managers executives and board members
- Reduces conflicts of interest by producing fact- based assessments and where possible win/win outcomes
Legal and Regulatory Risk Reduction
- Identifies gaps in compliance with laws and regulations (e.g. data protection cybersecurity State and Federal rules)
- Helps prevent fines sanctions litigation and federal enforcement action from Department of Labor
- Ensure IT controls support legal obligations such as data retention and breach notifications
Improves Policy Effectiveness
- Evaluates whether IT policies are:
  - Legally sound
  - Up to date with current state and federal laws and standards
  - Properly implemented and enforced
Also highlights inconsistencies between written policies and actual IT practices
Better Decision Making for Leadership
- Provides clear unbiased insight to support strategic decisions
- Translates technical findings into legal and policy implications executives can understand
- Prioritizes remediation based on business legal and compliance risk - not just technical severity
- Identifies opportunities for organizational improvement through IT best practices adoption
Cost Savings Avoidance and Mid to Long-Terms Efficiency
- Prevents costly remediation after incidents or regulatory findings
- Identifies redundant outdated or non-compliant systems
- Aligns IT Investments with Legal and Policy Priorities
Clear Actionable Roadmap
- Delivers prioritized recommendation spanning:
  - technical controls
  - Policy updates
  - Legal compliance
  - Help coordinate IT Legal compliance and risk teams effectively

Required Skills/Experience:

Technical and Domain expertise
- Deep knowledge in IT Finance HR management
- Ability to Analyze complex problems and design practical yet simple solution
- Industry best practices and regulatory awareness
- Knowledge of Mississippi public sector IT practices and landscape
Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Strong data analysis and critical thinking abilities
- Ability to diagnose business application and legal challenges and identify root causes
- Experience in developing actionable recommendations
Communication Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Strong presentation and reporting skills
Client and Stakeholder Management
- Relationship-building and trust management
- Ability to manage client expectations and scope
- Professional negotiation and conflict resolution
Project Management
- Planning executing and delivery of consulting engagements
- Time management and prioritization across multiple stakeholders/clients
- Risk identification and mitigation
Business and Commercial Skills
- Proposal writing and contract negotiation
- Budgeting pricing financial analysis and forecasting
Self- Management and Independence
- Ability to work autonomously and with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills
- Accountability for deliverables and outcomes