Information Security Accreditations Specialist (Remote)

The Accreditations Specialist establishes and coordinates Accreditation activities throughout the year as a well-rounded program. You will work with technical and business experts, explain audit needs and processes, and guide remediation efforts. You will mandate partnerships with governance, compliance, and risk management teams to ensure the environment meets the requirements for certification and accreditation.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• With guidance, coordinate compliance with specific standards, such as PCI, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 1/2/3, and FISMA/FedRAMP.
• Maintain evidence repositories and work with SMEs to refresh artifacts.
• Coordinate audits and certifications, and partner with client support to develop timelines and resources for accreditation projects.
• Collaborate with partners to establish and maintain the program and governance framework, develop metrics to demonstrate compliance, flag risks, and communicate effectiveness to management.
• Establish, document, maintain, and communicate project scope, milestone plans, risks, and issues, using them to ensure agreement across the program.
• Partner with the policy and standards team to incorporate changes into the enterprise policy document based on compliance assessment results.
• Follow up on deficiencies identified in reviews and external audits to ensure appropriate remediation measures have been achieved; track mitigation steps and ensure that risks are managed promptly.
• Coordinate a complex group of projects related to post-audit or readiness activities under the guidance of the Director.

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Your background:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer science or relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in the information security standards area and familiarity with common security frameworks (CIS benchmark, NIST 800-53, ISO27002, CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM)).
• 3+ years of experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Understanding of specific security standards such as PCI, HIPAA, SOC 1/2/3, ISO 27001/2, FISMA/FedRAMP, CCM, NIST.
• Experience coordinating similar compliance audit programs and auditing cloud and hybrid environments.
• Experience running projects end-to-end
• IT and Security Operations expertise required: knowledge of Windows/Linux/Unix operating systems, authentication methods, firewalls, routers, web services, cloud security.
• Knowledge of formal Project Management methodologies such as PMP, CAPM, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, Scrum, and SAFe.
• Plus: Experience working with the RSA Archer eGRC application and other collaboration tools.

Benefits/Perks:

• Great compensation package and bonus plan.
• Core benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K.
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remotely, hybrid, or in-office.
• Flexible time off, including volunteer time off, vacation, sick, and 12-paid holidays.

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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