Cloud Governance & Risk Analyst

Job#: 3034621

Job Description:

Cloud Governance & Risk Analyst Location:

Chandler, Arizona (Hybrid)

Employment Type:

Contract Duration:

12 Months Role Overview This position requires strong solution-oriented and creative problem-solving skills to design solutions for business and risk challenges. The role involves leveraging new and existing technology, including artificial intelligence applications. The analyst will collaborate with business partners to define problem scopes, partner with technology teams on design, and implement effective solutions. Key Responsibilities Actively partner with stakeholders in Global Technology, Compliance, and Audit. Assist in the design, review, and decision processes for External Cloud Sponsorship Requests and their corresponding exceptions or conditions. Facilitate office hours and governance meetings, and produce agendas, reports, and minutes. Maintain official records and documents to ensure preparedness for audits and examinations. Provide end-user support and manage relationships for External Cloud Sponsorship Requests. Enable the organization's cloud strategy while maintaining compliance with policies, controls, and regulations. Consolidate information into executive-ready and audit-ready presentations. Present and communicate information to executive audiences, technical teams, and auditors.

Required Qualifications Experience:

Proven ability to lead and persuade others. Experience in a highly regulated and audited risk environment is necessary.

Technical Skills:

Understanding of Cloud architectures and models (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS). Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Familiarity with Project Management principles. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of Global Technology risk-related policies and practices. Familiarity with the Cloud Security Review Process and Permit to Send. Knowledge of NIST and other cloud-related frameworks and regulations. Work Environment This is a contract position based in Chandler, AZ, requiring a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week on-site. The role operates on a standard 8-hour workday. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at or . Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview:

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.