IT Risk and Compliance Specialist

Company: Robert Half
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are looking for a highly experienced IT Risk and Compliance Specialist to join our team in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this long-term contract position, you will play a critical role in advancing cybersecurity compliance efforts and ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks. This role involves hands-on delivery of compliance strategies, analysis, and board-level reporting, while collaborating closely with global stakeholders. Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain a detailed inventory of legal, regulatory, and contractual cybersecurity requirements. • Perform gap analyses and create compliance assessments with actionable recommendations for various frameworks, including GDPR, U.S. Critical Infrastructure Act, and Australian Privacy Law. • Design and implement a collaborative framework for cybersecurity compliance and regulatory reporting. • Establish and manage matrices to track all cyber compliance activities and progress. • Create mechanisms to monitor compliance maturity, schedule assessments, and ensure continuous assurance. • Prepare executive-level reports that highlight compliance maturity and risk exposure for board presentations. • Collaborate with stakeholders across regions to ensure alignment with compliance goals and initiatives. • Lead efforts to identify and address compliance-related risks within organizational processes.• At least 10 years of experience in IT risk management and cybersecurity compliance. • Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks, including GDPR and U.S. Critical Infrastructure Act. • Proven ability to perform gap analyses and develop actionable compliance roadmaps. • Expertise in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) principles and tools. • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and their application in compliance initiatives. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present findings to executive stakeholders. • Hands-on experience in designing compliance frameworks and tracking mechanisms. • Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams and manage cross-regional compliance efforts.

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