Position Overview:

Freddie Mac is looking for a senior professional to support the Information Security (IS) department in improving security maturity by ensuring quality of design and implementation of Controls and SOPs in a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) function.

The candidate will be expected to write or edit controls and SOPs on behalf of our stakeholders, so strong technical writing capability is required for this role.

Our Impact:

• Assist security teams in identifying and addressing control gaps
• Manage control inventory on behalf of IS
• Provide oversight of security risks associated with all operating activities of EO&T
• Help teams proactively identify and address risks before they cause harm to the enterprise

Your Impact:

• Assist in identifying and communicating control deficiencies and the associated risks
• Support security teams in creating new controls or updating existing controls, creating Standard Operating Procedures, and defining the correct level of evidence to demonstrate control execution
• Support security teams in remediating control failures
• Provide quality control reviews and guidance to junior staff members

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
• 5 or more years of experience in Information Security, Audit, or Risk Management
• Strong experience in IT governance, risk and controls, including governance and risk frameworks, such as COBIT, FFIEC, ISO2700x, and NIST
• Familiarity with GRC platforms
• Experience with SOX controls and testing strongly preferred
• Experience with Financial Services or other highly-regulated industry strongly preferred
• Industry certifications, such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC are a plus

Keys to Success in this Role:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand IT business processes and management objectives
• Ability to rapidly learn new technologies and identify process improvements and efficiencies
• Ability to work & collaborate effectively in a team environment

Current Freddie Mac employees please apply through the internal career site.

Today, Freddie Mac makes home possible for one in four home borrowers and is one of the largest sources of financing for multifamily housing. Join our smart, creative and dedicated team and you’ll do important work for the housing finance system and make a difference in the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with differing abilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Time-type:Full time

FLSA Status:Exempt

Freddie Mac offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and market-leading benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

This position has an annualized market-based salary range of $108,000 - $162,000 and is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.