GRC Cybersecurity Analyst - ICD

Apex Systems; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401(k)

HSA

EAP

Professional development

Discount programs

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a senior GRC Cybersecurity Analyst to support enterprise cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance initiatives in a regulated environment. This onsite role in Atlanta requires clear communication with technical teams, leadership, auditors, and business stakeholders.

The candidate will assess risks, interpret regulations such as NIST/DFARS/CMMC, and help mature governance programs while mentoring junior analysts and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity, governance, risk management, or compliance experience.
• Strong communication and ability to translate regulatory requirements to technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Review cybersecurity exceptions and assess risks.
• Conduct risk assessments for systems, apps, and configurations.
• Interpret federal regulations and translate into actionable guidance for stakeholders.

Skills

GRC

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/InfoSec/IT

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Job#: 3056930

Job Description:

GRC Cybersecurity Analyst

Location: Atlanta, GA

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Security & Citizenship Requirements

Due to U.S. federal research contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. Citizens and capable of obtaining and maintaining an active Secret security clearance.

Position Overview

We are seeking a senior-level GRC Cybersecurity Analyst to support enterprise cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance initiatives within a highly regulated environment. This role is ideal for a technically grounded cybersecurity professional who can evaluate risk, interpret complex regulatory requirements, and translate those requirements into practical guidance for stakeholders across the organization.

Unlike traditional compliance-only positions, this role requires strong technical credibility, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, leadership, auditors, and business stakeholders. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor on cybersecurity risk, compliance obligations, and security governance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess cybersecurity exception and deviation requests, evaluating technical, operational, and business risks.
• Perform cybersecurity and information technology risk assessments for systems, applications, architectures, and configurations.
• Interpret federal cybersecurity regulations, contractual requirements, and security frameworks and translate them into actionable organizational guidance.
• Support compliance initiatives related to NIST, DFARS, CMMC, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and other security requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and improve cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and governance processes.
• Validate security control implementation and configuration to ensure alignment with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Partner with technical and business stakeholders to identify risks, recommend mitigations, and drive remediation activities.
• Support internal assessments, external audits, and compliance reviews by providing analysis, evidence, and subject matter expertise.
• Contribute to cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives.
• Mentor junior and mid-level analysts while promoting best practices across the organization.
• Serve as a trusted resource for complex cybersecurity, compliance, and risk-related inquiries.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and help mature enterprise cybersecurity governance and risk management programs.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Assurance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity, governance, risk management, compliance, information assurance, or information security.
• Strong technical foundation developed through hands‑on experience in roles such as:
  • Systems Administrator
  • Network Engineer
  • Database Administrator
  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM) Professional
  • Similar infrastructure or security‑focused positions
• Demonstrated experience assessing and communicating cybersecurity risk.
• Experience working with security frameworks, control assessments, compliance programs, or audit activities.

Technical Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Windows, Linux, macOS, networking, and cybersecurity technologies.
• Experience performing security control assessments, risk analysis, and compliance evaluations.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, RMF, DFARS, or similar regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex requirements and communicate recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, SecurityX, CCNP Security, or equivalent are highly valued.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Assurance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience supporting organizations that handle CUI or operate within federal government, defense, research, or highly regulated environments.
• Experience working with external assessors, auditors, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP Top 10, and modern cybersecurity governance practices.
• Experience developing security awareness and training programs.
• Experience establishing and reporting cybersecurity metrics and compliance performance indicators.
• Proficiency with Atlassian Jira and Confluence.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• The strongest candidates typically combine hands‑on technical experience with the ability to operate at a broader enterprise level. Successful candidates often come from systems administration, infrastructure, cybersecurity engineering, network engineering, or IAM backgrounds and have transitioned into cybersecurity governance, risk management, or compliance-focused responsibilities. This individual should possess strong critical thinking skills, sound judgment, professional maturity, and the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and business teams.

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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