Cybersecurity GRC Specialist

The TemPositions Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks a Cybersecurity GRC Specialist to support compliance-driven cybersecurity governance, risk management, and control initiatives. The ideal candidate will coordinate with IT and Security teams while ensuring organizations meet regulatory requirements. This role demands a bachelor's degree in Information Security and 3–7 years of relevant experience. The salary range for this position is between $140,000 and $190,000, based on experience and market conditions.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in cybersecurity governance, risk, or compliance roles.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2.
• Strong stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support GRC programs aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with control testing and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate with IT, Security, Risk, and Compliance teams.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Risk management

Compliance reviews

Analytical skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or related field

Job description

Overview

We partner with regulated organizations seeking Cybersecurity GRC Specialists to support compliance-driven cybersecurity governance, risk management, and control initiatives. This role focuses on helping organizations meet regulatory expectations related to information security, technology risk, and governance frameworks while supporting audits and risk assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) programs aligned with regulatory requirements
• Assist with technology risk assessments, control testing, and compliance reviews
• Support documentation and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures
• Coordinate with IT, Security, Risk, and Compliance teams on cybersecurity initiatives
• Support regulatory exams, audits, and internal reviews related to information security
• Track issues, remediation efforts, and compliance findings
• Assist with third party risk and vendor security assessments
• Help monitor regulatory developments related to cybersecurity and technology risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Risk Management, or a related field required
• 3–7+ years of experience in cybersecurity governance, risk, or compliance roles
• Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
• Experience supporting audits, regulatory exams, or compliance initiatives
• Background in regulated industries preferred
• Strong documentation, analytical, and stakeholder coordination skills

Compensation

• $140,000–$190,000 base salary, depending on experience and market

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.