Cyber Risk & Compliance Analyst II

Apex Systems; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K program

HSA

EAP

Certification discounts

Career Coach

Job summary

Apex Systems in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Network Security Risk & Compliance Analyst to support cybersecurity governance, risk management, vulnerability remediation, and security assurance initiatives. This onsite role collaborates with security, risk, and technology teams to assess risks and strengthen controls.

The candidate should have 5+ years in cybersecurity or related fields, experience with audits and vulnerability management, and strong communication skills to drive remediation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Governance, Compliance, Security Operations, or Network Security.
• Experience supporting audits, risk assessments, control testing, or compliance programs.
• Experience with vulnerability management, incident response, penetration testing, or security assurance programs.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity risk management and security control frameworks.
• Knowledge of enterprise network security technologies, including firewalls, web application firewalls, proxies, remote access, and Zero Trust solutions.
• Proven ability to drive remediation efforts across multiple teams.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage cybersecurity and network security risks.
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation efforts and track issues through resolution.
• Support audits, risk assessments, compliance reviews, and control testing activities.
• Evaluate security findings and recommend mitigating controls.
• Participate in incident response and security assurance initiatives.
• Develop metrics and reporting related to risk, vulnerabilities, and control effectiveness.

Skills

Cybersecurity risk mgmt

Governance & compliance

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Security controls

Stakeholder management

Tools

Firewalls

Web Application Firewalls

Proxies

Zero Trust solutions

Job description

Apex Systems in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Network Security Risk & Compliance Analyst to support cybersecurity governance, risk management, vulnerability remediation, and security assurance initiatives. This onsite role collaborates with security, risk, and technology teams to assess risks and strengthen controls.

The candidate should have 5+ years in cybersecurity or related fields, experience with audits and vulnerability management, and strong communication skills to drive remediation