IT Governance Specialist Position Available In Merrimack, New Hampshire

• IT Governance Specialist
• Anywhere

• Type:

• Contract

• Category:

• Security

• Industry:

• Financial Services

• Workplace Type:

• Remote

• Reference ID:

• JN -062025-102493

• Date Posted:

• 06/13/2025

• Shortcut:

• http://careers.eliassen.com/8oR2HV + Description + Recommended Jobs

• Description:

• Large Banking/Financial client headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. This role is open to
• fully remote
• in the US Our highly regulated enterprise relies on a mix of on-prem, cloud, and hybrid encryption platforms to protect customer and corporate data.

We need a hands-on security professional who can translate encryption into practical guidance, coach stakeholders, and drive consistent use of approved encryption services across the Bank. The primary responsibility of this position will be governance of the processes, and platforms that make encryption work at scale while providing guidance to consumers of Bank encryption technologies. _Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._ _

Rate:

$40 – $65 / hr. w2_

• Responsibilities:

• + Plan, prioritize, and track governance initiatives; produce status dashboards and executive readouts.

+ Track program risks and issues to closure + Create reference architectures so application and tech owners choose approved solutions within their scope. + Build a catalog of on-prem PKI, cloud KMS, tokenization, TDE, and related services. + Draft and maintain enterprise encryption standards aligned with common industry benchmarks and audit requirements + Publish concise explainers, demos, and FAQs for new and existing application owners. + Run application onboarding sessions that explain key-management lifecycles, HSM/KMS options

• Experience Requirements:

• + Solid understanding of certificate lifecycles, key-custodian duties, and cryptographic best practices + Experience implementing PKI and enterprise key-management platforms (ex.

Microsoft AD CS, Entrust, AWS KMS, HashiCorp Vault) + Demonstrated ability to write security standards/policies and explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. + Proven project-coordination and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multi-work-stream efforts, dependencies, and metrics

• Must Have Requirements:

• + Project management experience + Proven experience in PKI management and digital certificate lifecycle management. + Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and security protocols. + Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. + Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Nice to

Have Requirements:

• + Experience working in a Financial Institution or other heavily regulated industry with a concentration on risk reduction + Familiarity with PCI Requirements + Familiarity with Privacy Regulations

• Education Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline (Data Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, etc.

) _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._ _W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._ _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com._ _

About Eliassen Group:

_ _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._ _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._ _Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_