Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance Analyst

MasterApp Labs LLC; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

MasterApp Labs LLC in Richmond, VA seeks a Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance Analyst for a contract role. The position involves governance, risk management, and compliance responsibilities with potential remote support and on-site meetings as needed.

You will analyze risk, develop security documentation, and prepare executive-level briefings. Collaboration with auditors, vendors, and technical teams is essential to ensure regulatory alignment and robust security controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, privacy, third-party risk, and audit practices.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, VITA SEC530, CIS Controls, CJIS/VCIN, HIPAA, PCI DSS, FERPA, FTI, and Commonwealth requirements.
• Ability to analyze technical and business information, identify risk, and recommend clear actions.
• Ability to develop and maintain documentation including assessment reports, risk registers, and security plans.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Effective communication with executives, technical teams, vendors, auditors, and business partners.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with sound judgment and discretion.
• Experience preparing security metrics, compliance reports, risk summaries, and management briefings.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance / risk mgmt

Security risk assessments / GRC

NIST 800-53 / frameworks

Security control assessments / IT Auds

Risk registers / findings / actions

Security documentation / exec briefs

Executive reporting

Communication with execs / vendors

Incident response / continuity

Tools

Archer GRC

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Job Title: Cybersecurity Risk and Compliance Analyst

Location: Richmond, VA, (Remote)-They may have them report on site for meetings as needed.

Position Type: Contract

Interview Mode: In-person interview only.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, privacy, third-party risk, and audit practices.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST 800-53, VITA SEC530, CIS Controls, CJIS and VCIN requirements, HIPAA, PCI, FERPA, FTI, and related Commonwealth requirements.
• Ability to analyze technical and business information, identify risk, distinguish control gaps from acceptable residual risk, and recommend clear, defensible actions.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional documentation, including assessment reports, risk registers, security plans, policies, procedures, executive briefings, and audit evidence.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments, prioritize work under deadlines, and follow through on actions involving many stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executives, technical teams, vendors, auditors, and nontechnical business partners.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with sound judgment, discretion, and a service-oriented approach.

Desired Qualifications

These qualifications would strengthen a candidate's application but would not be mandatory.

Experience and Skills

• Archer GRC: 3+ years of experience using Archer or comparable governance, risk, and compliance platforms.
• VITA SEC530: 2+ years of experience applying Commonwealth of Virginia information security requirements.
• Third-Party Risk Management: 3+ years reviewing vendor security documentation, SOC reports, and security questionnaires.
• Business Impact Analysis: 3+ years conducting BIAs, data classification reviews, and security feasibility assessments.
• Regulatory Compliance: 3+ years working with CJIS, VCIN, HIPAA, PCI DSS, FERPA, or FTI requirements.
• Privacy and Data Sharing: 2+ years reviewing data-sharing agreements, MOUs, and security/privacy obligations.
• Incident Response and Continuity Governance: 2+ years supporting incident response, disaster recovery, or business continuity compliance.
• AI and Emerging Technology Governance: 1+ year assessing security, privacy, and compliance risks associated with emerging technologies.
• Executive Reporting: 3+ years preparing security metrics, compliance reports, risk summaries, and management briefings.

Required/Desired Skills

• experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT security governance, or risk management. | Required | 5 |
• experience performing security risk assessments, compliance reviews, or GRC activities. | Required | 3 |
• experience applying NIST security frameworks, including NIST SP 800-53. | Required | 4 |
• experience conducting security control assessments and supporting IT audits. | Required | 3 |
• experience maintaining risk registers, documenting findings, and tracking corrective actions. | Required | 3 |
• 6. Experience developing security documentation, policies, procedures, assessment reports, and executive summaries. | Required | 5 |
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical teams, business owners, auditors, and leadership. | Required | 3 |
• Ability to manage multiple security assessments, compliance activities, and competing deadlines. | Required | 3 |

Flexible work from home options available.