Cybersecurity Risk Analyst

Danaher; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in science and technology seeks a Cybersecurity Risk Analyst responsible for conducting information security risk assessments and managing technology risk. This remote role allows for significant professional growth while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards. The ideal candidate holds a degree in a relevant field and has substantial experience in cybersecurity and risk management.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan for eligible employees

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or compliance.
• Demonstrated proficiency in NIST control audits or the NIST RMF.
• Experience with third-party risk assessments and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct third-party risk assessments to evaluate vendor security posture and compliance.
• Perform NIST control assessments for cybersecurity standards adherence.
• Develop and update security policies and procedures based on organizational needs.

Skills

Risk Management

Cybersecurity

NIST Control Audits

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or computer science

Job description

The Cybersecurity Risk Analyst is responsible for performing information security risk assessments across Danaher’s globally diverse science and technology businesses. By identifying and managing technology risk through quantitative and analytical practices, you will play a pivotal role in protecting Danaher’s sensitive data and other critical assets throughout the organization. Key responsibilities:

At first glance, you’ll see Danaher’s scale. Our 65,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique operating companies within three platforms—life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.

Look again and you’ll see the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and take risks with the support you need to be successful. You’ll find associates who are as certain about their impact as they are about where they’re headed next.

You’ll find the Danaher Business System, which makes everything possible. You’ll also see a company that investors trust—our culture of continuous improvement has helped us outperform the S&P 500 by more than 5,000% over the past 25 years.

The cybersecurity risk analyst is responsible for conducting thorough third-party risk assessments, performing NIST control audits, crafting robust security policies, translating complex security controls into actionable procedures, and maintaining meticulous audit records to ensure organizational compliance and resilience against cyber threats. This role offers ample opportunities for continuous learning, leading impactful cybersecurity projects, and advancing professional growth in a dynamic and evolving field.

This remote position is part of Danaher’s cybersecurity organization.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Conduct third-party risk assessments to evaluate vendor security posture and compliance,

• Perform NIST control assessments to ensure adherence to cybersecurity standards,

• Develop, write, and update security policies and procedures based on industry standards and organizational needs,

• Interpret security controls (NIST 800-53, ISO 27001) and translate them into clear, actionable policies, and

• Maintain accurate and organized audit records to support compliance and regulatory requirements

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or compliance roles

• Demonstrated proficiency in NIST control audits or implementing the NIST RMF

• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing third-party risk assessments

• Minimum of 3 years of experience producing compliance-related documentation

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Familiarity with ISO 27001, SOC 2, or HITRUST compliance frameworks, demonstrated through prior work or certifications

• Possession of industry-recognized certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent.

At Danaher we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Danaher can provide.

The salary range for this role is $90k-$115K CAD. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [e-mail] to request accommodation.