This Opportunity

WSP is a global leader in engineering and professional services. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions to our clients and maintaining a robust IT operation to support our employees worldwide. In order to achieve the priorities and enablers defined for IT Services in support of the business strategy, IT is undertaking a global transformation program.

We have an exciting opportunity for an IT Security Risk Analyst to join us at WSP. This role can be based out of any WSP USA office.

WSP’s Information Security Office (ISO) is responsible for the deployment and maintenance of the information security framework for both the IT organization and wider business community. This includes the Governance mechanisms, policies and processes, tools and technologies, and employee training required to protect WSP information and that of our clients.

As a Risk Analyst, you will be supporting the Technology & Cyber Risk Manager in running IT risk management process. You will work closely with IT teams to manage technology-related risks and foster relationships. This role requires good analytical, excellent organizational skills and the ability to work effectively in a diverse, global environment. You will need to be able to prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively.

Your Impact

Responsibilities of this role include (but are not limited to):

• Support the implementation of a comprehensive and effective IT risk management practice across the WSP global IT organisation. This should include facilitating the identification of potential IT risks, the evaluation of their impact, the formulation of strategies to mitigate these risks, and the tracking of their mitigation and/or acceptance.
• Assist the Security Risk Manager in conducting regular monitoring and review of the IT risk management process to ensure its effectiveness and alignment to the organization’s risk appetite and business objectives.
• Facilitate delivery of IT risk management training within the IT community and support establishing a culture of risk-aware decision-making, accountability, and a commitment to maintaining an effective control environment.
• Analyze and process data related to risks, issues and deficiencies to identify patterns and trends.
• Create visualizations and reports that communicate the insights gained from the data.
• Understand and assimilate rapidly technology, and risk management concepts and dependencies.
• Be a subject matter expert in relation to the management of the Integrated Risk Management Platform (Service-Now IRM). This includes entities, risk statements and controls management.
• Be the central point of contact for all support related to the Risk platform.
• Proactive and display independence and autonomy in performing the role.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• A bachelors degree in Information Technology, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years related experience in Information Technology, experience in IT Security is a plus.
• Experience working in large/global enterprise IT is a plus.
• Knowledge of technology (applications, network, etc).
• Experience with IT Governance frameworks such as ISO 27001.
• Experience with governance, compliance, and audit within IT environments.
• Limited travelling may be required.
• Due to the nature of this role, you may need to work outside of standard business hours occasionally.
• Knowledge of Service-Now Integrated Risk Management platform (IRM).
• Professional certification is a plus, in one or more of the following disciplines — IT governance (e.g., CGEIT), security (e.g., CISSP, CISM), internal audit (CISA) or Payment Card Industry (PCI).

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $73,100- $125,400

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.