Programmer #1049064
Position Summary:
This position is part of a collaborative team of information technology professionals dedicated to supporting the agency's mission and goals. The role focuses on maintaining and enhancing our Web-based Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool, Navex IRM (formerly Keylight). Responsibilities include administration, development, troubleshooting, and implementing new functionality. The position may also involve working on new development projects, testing, documentation, and cross-team collaboration with Michigan Cyber Security, Office of Internal Audit Systems, Office of the Chief Technology Officer, and the Enterprise Project Management Office.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary administrator and developer for our GRC tool (Navex IRM).
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand security and compliance requirements and design tailored automation solutions.
• Lead automation initiatives for security accreditation processes, including evidence collection, workflow routing, and control reviews to reduce manual effort.
• Design and implement unified security controls frameworks aligned with our Standards and integrate CJIS v6.0, IRS 1075, PCI (SAQ A, SAQ A-EP), and ARC-AMPE standards.
• Develop and maintain Python API modules and automation scripts to import and update compliance controls, integrate CMDB, vulnerability data, and audit evidence for continuous monitoring.
• Work cross-functionally with IT, security, and business teams to ingest structured data (JSON, CSV) into the GRC tool and maintain centralized Azure Repos for source control and documentation.
• Integrate with RESTful APIs to automate data imports, exports, and reporting in JSON and CSV formats.
• Troubleshoot issues, identify solutions, and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain and update system and project documentation (Azure repositories, SharePoint).
• Communicate with Navex IRM regarding software issues, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Analyze GRC issues/incidents to identify root causes and work with vendor support to implement solutions.
• Participate in development activities, including testing, implementation, and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 
Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Python programming experience
• Experience developing automation scripts and API integrations (RESTful APIs)
• General knowledge of database design
• Basic programming skills in Java or C#
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and Risk Management concepts
• Experience with Agile methodology (e.g., sprints)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

 
Preferred Skills:

• Experience with automated testing
• Knowledge of any GRC tool (Navex IRM experience is a plus)
• Understanding of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks
• Experience with security frameworks such as CJIS, IRS 1075, PCI, ARC-AMPE

 
Top Skills Summary:

• Python programming (primary requirement) - 2-3+ years
• API integration and automation experience - 1-2+ years
• Agile methodology experience - 1-2+ years
• Risk Management knowledge - 1-2+ years
• Database design expertise - 2-3+ years
• GRC tool familiarity (preferred) - 1-2+ years

 
Additional Info:
 
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is a financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
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