Demo

Lead IT GRC

Apex Systems
New Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
Job#: 3023882

Job Description:

Lead IT GRC

Apex Systems, the nation’s 2 nd largest Information Technology staffing firm, is looking for an Lead IT GRC who excels in their role and are committed to delivering an exceptional experience for our client's internal and external end users and clients. We look for individuals who are passionate in life and bring those qualities to work every day. Do you instill confidence, trust, and respect, encourage success and build relationships? We are looking for people like this to join our friendly, engaged, professional team.

Please send your resume to Michelle Pavese at [email protected]

Role: IT GRC Lead

Rate: commensurate on experience however conversion will around 120-125k plus bonus potential

Duration: 12 month contract to hire

Location: onsite in either New Orleans or Gulfport offices

Details:

Responsible to lead the ongoing development and execution of the organization’s IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance Programs, covering key areas such as policy management, risk assessments, issue management, audits, and vendor risk management to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets (data and data systems). This includes leading initiatives to ensure IT aligns with business goals while managing risks and meeting regulations. In this role, you’ll work with internal and external auditors and provide enterprise-wide guidance, documentation, and project leadership to support the IT GRC framework.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Leads the development and maintenance of security policies and guidelines in alignment with regulatory requirements. Socializes policy changes to subject matter experts and line of business.

IT GRC is responsible for full suite of CISO policy framework with end-to-end responsibility (creating policy from scratch, vetting changes with stakeholders, presenting policy changes to committee, monitoring changes, socializing and training end users, interpreting policy requirements in projects/consulting efforts). We often are tasked to interpret industry standards and regulatory requirements and align to HWB practices.

  • Assists in the development of control documents with Security Architects for applications being governed.

IT GRC is involved in SDLC and project lifecycles and work closely with security architects to interpret policy requirements for new system builds and documenting risks. IT GRC is also expected to work with security teams to design controls, review control tests, and report on results. This goes beyond SOX ITGCs to security control operations (e.g. how to secure an enterprise MFA solution).

  • Ensures scheduled control checks for Information Technology, Information Security, and line of business defined controls are tracked and reported against.
  • Standardizes, documents, maintains, and automates where possible, IT GRC processes.

Lead would assist in standardizing IT GRC team processes, job aids, system development (e.g. ServiceNow IRM), PowerBI dashboards, etc.

  • Performs IT risk assessments to evaluate risks and compensating controls and participates in enterprise-level risk assessments.

Apex Systems LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. 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 Employee Services Department at 866-612-2739.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. 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 [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

Salary : $50 - $75

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Lead IT GRC?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Lead IT GRC career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$96,228 - $129,772
Income Estimation: 
$131,676 - $196,560
Income Estimation: 
$121,926 - $164,179
Income Estimation: 
$124,413 - $154,875
Income Estimation: 
$87,128 - $112,557
Income Estimation: 
$89,966 - $112,616
Income Estimation: 
$118,163 - $145,996
Income Estimation: 
$120,777 - $151,022
Income Estimation: 
$129,363 - $167,316
Income Estimation: 
$86,891 - $130,303
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Apex Systems

  • Apex Systems Washington, DC
  • Job#: 3029065 Job Description: Apex Systems is seeking a Palantir Engineer who you will help develop and deploy technical solutions to integrate data, tran... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Apex Systems Washington, DC
  • Job#: 3034389 Job Description: Cloud Architect / Developer SME Location: Washington, District of Columbia (Hybrid) Employment Type: Contract Role Overview ... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Apex Systems Ridgeland, MS
  • Job#: 3027640 Job Description: AI Sales Specialist Location: Ridgeland, Mississippi (Partial Remote) Employment Type: Contract to Perm Role Overview The AI... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Apex Systems Oklahoma, OK
  • Job#: 3028655 Job Description: Deskside Support Installation Technician Contract: May – September Location: Oklahoma City, OK area Pay: Hourly Mileage Sche... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Lead IT GRC jobs in the New Orleans, LA area that may be a better fit.

  • YO IT Consulting New Orleans, LA
  • Job Title: Italian Data Trainer - Remote Location: Remote Role Overview This is a remote, hourly-paid contractor role focused on improving the safety, reli... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • YO IT Consulting New Orleans, LA
  • Title: French AI Data Trainer - Remote Location: Remote Role Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically strong AI Safety & Trust Evaluation... more
  • 5 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!