Information Security Assurance Analyst I

Global Payments Inc.

. Provide technical guidance on information security policies, procedures, technologies, and compliance-related activities through First Line Assurance assessments .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeAlpharetta • Ohio • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in information security assessments, compliance automation, and control validation processes, with a strong focus on stakeholder collaboration and risk management. Proficient in utilizing automation tools for evidence collection and reporting in various security frameworks.

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Information Security AssessmentsCompliance AutomationControl Validation ProcessesStakeholder CollaborationRisk Management

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Hard Skills

Information SecuritySecurity AssuranceAuditRisk ManagementComplianceSecurity ArchitectureSecurity EngineeringControl TestingContinuous MonitoringRemediation Tracking

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Power AppsPower AutomatePower BIServiceNowOptroArcher

Certifications & Qualifications

CRISCCGRCCISMCISSPCISACySA+

Industry Keywords

PCIFFIECFISMASOXGLBAHIPAAISO-87001NIST 800-53NST CSFNIST RMF

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical guidance on information security policies, procedures, technologies, and compliance-related activities through First Line Assurance assessments
Collaborate with Information Security, Technology, Risk, Audit, and business stakeholders
Perform targeted control assessments, operational assurance reviews, post-deployment security validations, and certification activities
Evaluate security control implementation and effectiveness
Identify control weaknesses, vulnerabilities, compliance gaps, and security policy variances
Assist with remediation tracking and provide detailed findings and recommendations
Support automation of control audits, evidence collection, control testing, reporting, remediation tracking, certification, and continuous monitoring
Contribute to workflows, dashboards, data collection, and repeatable assessment processes
Use automation and reporting tools to streamline evidence collection, control validation, assessment execution, remediation tracking, and recurring assurance activities
Review technical, administrative, and operational security controls for continuous monitoring and validation
Review business requests, assurance findings, and control exceptions to determine risk level and appropriate remediation path
Inform management of security policy variances and control gaps
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related information technology field, and/or a combination of equivalent and relevant work experience
Minimum 7+ years relevant experience in information security, security assurance, audit, risk, compliance, security architecture, security engineering, or related technology functions
Knowledge of industry standard security and compliance programs and frameworks including PCI, FFIEC, FISMA, SOX, GLBA, HIPAA, ISO-87001, NIST 800-53, NST CSF, NIST RMF, and/or related security control frameworks
Ability to work with stakeholders at multiple levels to identify risk, collect and evaluate evidence, document findings, and communicate practical remediation options
Professional certifications such as CRISC, CGRC, CISM, CISSP, CISA, CySA+, or equivalent experience are preferred
Familiarity with on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments
Familiarity with at least one major cloud provider environment such as GCP, AWS, or Azure
Experience performing information security assessments, security control assessments, technical control testing, control design testing, control effectiveness testing, KPI/KRI testing and validation, operational assurance reviews, or post-deployment validation activities
Experience designing, implementing, or supporting automated security control validation processes, tooling, and infrastructure is highly desirable
Experience with Microsoft Power Apps Platform, including Power Automate and Power BI, or other metric and reporting data structures is desirable
Experience developing dashboards, metrics, assessment reports, or recurring assurance reporting from multiple data sources
Familiarity with workflow automation platforms such as ServiceNow and assessment or evidence tracking platforms such as Optro, Archer, or similar audit/GRC tools
Knowledge of continuous monitoring, control validation, compliance automation, evidence collection, and remediation tracking concepts
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Global team and career development opportunities
Inclusive and diverse workplace
Reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment