Company :
enGen
Job Description :
JOB SUMMARY
Candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of Highmark offices in Camp Hill, Buffalo, or Pittsburgh will be required to work a hybrid schedule, with in-office attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at one of these locations. Candidates whose primary residence is outside this 50-mile radius will also follow a hybrid work model.
CANDIDATE MUST BE US Citizen (due to contractual/access requirements)
The Senior Information Risk Consultant serves as the strategic lead for M&A cybersecurity integration, driving governance and assurance across multiple concurrent acquisitions. This role establishes and manages the Cybersecurity Integration Management Office (C-IMO), ensuring seamless alignment of security requirements during pre- and post-acquisition phases. Beyond M&A, the position provides expert leadership in policy stewardship, control assurance, and information security program maturity, guiding initiatives that strengthen compliance with HIPAA, NIST CSF 2.0, PCI DSS, and SOC frameworks. Acting as a trusted advisor, the analyst interprets complex regulatory and contractual obligations, mentors team members, and partners with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver governance excellence and executive-ready reporting.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead in conducting information risk assessments as assigned to the team. Request and analyze documentation necessary to perform appropriate assessment and conduct necessary interviews in order to collect and review relevant materials necessary to produce results of the assessment.
Clearly and concisely document and communicate risk assessment results with requester, security architects and management, as appropriate.
Conduct and formulate appropriate risk scoring, as it relates to threat, vulnerability, likelihood, impact, security controls/countermeasures, etc.
Understand and contribute to inventory of risk register tracking, scoring and associated risk statements.
Perform follow up activities related to exceptions, risk acceptance, corrective action plans and additional mitigation activities.
Communicate risk treatment methodology, risk avoidance, risk acceptance, risk transference and risk mitigation to appropriate groups.
Take lead role in partnering with multiple projects and initiatives to apply security architecture requirements, develop architecture solutions, integrate security into solution designs, access risks of security gaps, and develop architecture remediation.
Take lead role with HM Health Solutions teams in developing and maintaining appropriate procedural documentation which meets relevant compliance standards, such as Payment Card Industry - Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS), Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001.
Prepare and present solution decks to different levels of management and varying technical experience.
Lead in assuring compliance to required standards, procedures, guidelines and processes.
Other duties as assigned or requested.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree - Information Security, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Science or related field
Substitutions
At least 10 years' experience in Information Security, Governance, Risk and/or Compliance
PREFERRED EDUCATION
Master's Degree - Computer Science, Information Security or related field
EXPERIENCE
Minimum:
7 - 10 years' experience in Information Security and/or Information Risk Management and/or Information Technology
5 - 7 years' experience within Information Security Governance, Risk and/or Compliance functions and activities
7 - 10 years' experience developing, communicating and presenting Information Security and Risk Management concepts to varying audiences
Familiarity with technologies such as intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), firewalls, endpoint protection, web/email filtering, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), digital rights management, encryption, Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM), and virtualization platforms
Preferred:
10 - 15 years' experience in Information Security and/or Information Risk Management including:
Proven leadership in cybersecurity governance for mergers and acquisitions, including development and execution of integration playbooks and governance frameworks.
Demonstrated ability to drive policy lifecycle management, ensuring timely updates and alignment with HIPAA, NIST CSF 2.0 and other authoritative source requirements.
Experience leading control assurance and maturity improvement initiatives, with a focus on remediating gaps and strengthening the cyber security posture.
Strong background in interpreting and applying security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements within complex business and technical environments.
Expertise in coordinating cross-functional governance forums and producing executive-ready dashboards and narratives for leadership decision-making.
Familiarity with governance tools and platforms such as RSA Archer (GRC), Icertis CLM, and policy management systems.
Ability to mentor team members and contribute to the strategic direction of cybersecurity governance programs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of HITRUST CSF, NIST 800-83 cyber security framework, PCI, HIPAA, HITECH, COBIT, ISO 27001/2, and ITIL 3
Knowledge of NIST Risk Assessment methodology
Familiarity with secure SDLC best practices
Knowledge of OCTAVE or OCTAVE Allegro risk methodology
Ability to work within high performance, multi-discipline teams
Strong teamwork and inter-personal skills
REQUIRED LICENSURE
None
PREFERRED LICENSURE
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), SANS or similar industry certifications
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:
0% - 25%
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT ( other than English )?
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
( The physical, mental demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of their job. Reasonable accommodations will be made when necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position, to the extent that they do not cause undue hardship.
Position Type:
Office-Based
Office-Based Positions
An employee in this position works in an office environment. The position frequently requires the employee to communicate effectively with others both inside and outside the workplace (e.g., in person, via telephone, via email). The employee must be able to understand, interpret and analyze data, solve problems, concentrate, and research, use available technological resources and systems (e.g., computers and computer programs), multi-task, prioritize, and meet multiple deadlines to complete essential tasks. The employee generally works in a fast-paced and frequently stressful environment, must attend work on a regular and reliable basis as well as adhere to all workplace policies, and may be called upon to work outside regular business hours.
Teaches/Trains others regularly
Frequently
Travels regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (Sales employees)
Does Not Apply
Physical Work Site Required
Yes
Most On-The-Road Positions
An employee in this position may work in a home or company office environment but is also frequently driving to and from various locations to perform the work off-site. The position frequently requires the employee to communicate effectively with others both inside and outside the workplace (e.g., in person, via te
