CyberSecurity Specialist - GRC - W2 Only

Saransh Inc; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Saransh Inc. is seeking a Technology Risk & Controls Analyst to lead ITGC/ITAC testing, risk assessments, and remediation in a hybrid Phoenix environment. You will advise technology teams on control design and regulatory compliance across SDLC and architecture domains.

The role requires hands-on testing experience, strong analytical skills, and capability to manage audits and regulatory requests while maintaining effective governance oversight.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Technology Risk, Information Security, IT Controls, Audit, or GRC in financial services.
• Hands-on ITGC, ITAC, and Information Security control testing.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, controls, RCSA, audit, and compliance.
• Experience supporting SDLC and Architecture governance.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ITGC, ITAC, and Information Security testing and document results.
• Perform Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and identify technology risks and control gaps.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness across SDLC, Architecture, and Technology processes.
• Manage audit findings, control deficiencies, and remediation activities through closure.
• Support internal/external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance requests.
• Partner with SDLC and Architecture teams to provide risk guidance and governance oversight.
• Monitor risk metrics, control performance, and compliance status.

Skills

ITGC testing

ITAC testing

GRC

Risk assessment

Stakeholder mgmt

Documentation

AI-driven testing

Education

Certifications: CISA/CRISC/CISSP/CISM

Job description

Job Description / Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled Technology Risk & Controls Analyst with experience in SDLC, Architecture, Information Security, and Technology Risk Management within the financial services industry. The role requires hands-on experience in ITGC, ITAC, and Information Security control testing, risk assessments, audit support, and regulatory compliance activities. The successful candidate will act as a trusted risk advisor to technology teams while ensuring effective control design, testing, and remediation.

Role

CyberSecurity Specialist - GRC

Location

Hybrid - Pheonix, AZ

Position Type

W2

Job Title(s)

Information Security

Risk Management

Information Security Awareness

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct ITGC, ITAC, and Information Security control testing and document results.
• Perform Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and identify technology risks and control gaps.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness across SDLC, Architecture, and Technology processes.
• Manage audit findings, control deficiencies, and remediation activities through closure.
• Support internal/external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance requests.
• Partner with SDLC and Architecture teams to provide risk guidance and governance oversight.
• Monitor risk metrics, control performance, and compliance status.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Technology Risk, Information Security, IT Controls, Audit, or GRC within financial services.
• Hands-on experience with ITGC, ITAC, and Information Security control testing.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, controls, RCSA, audit, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting SDLC and Architecture governance processes.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI-driven control testing automation or control monitoring solutions.
• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with regulatory and industry frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, SOX, or FFIEC.
• ITGC & ITAC Control Testing
• Technology Risk Management
• Information Security Controls
• RCSA
• SDLC & Architecture Risk Governance
• Audit & Regulatory Compliance