GRC Lead / Cyber Risk Manager

CyberLinx Solutions LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberLinx Solutions LLC is seeking a forward thinking Cybersecurity GRC Lead / Cyber Risk Manager responsible for leading the organization’s cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance program. This role oversees enterprise risk assessments, regulatory compliance, policy development, and security control implementation aligned to industry frameworks such as NIST CSF and NIST RMF.

The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, ensuring cybersecurity risks are identified,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience with 3–5 years in GRC or risk management leadership
• Strong knowledge of NIST CSF, RMF, and SP 800-53/800-171
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory frameworks
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate with executives

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise GRC program, including policies, standards and procedures
• Serve as primary advisor on cybersecurity risk and compliance matters
• Align cybersecurity strategy with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Provide executive-level reporting on risk posture and remediation efforts
• Oversee risk assessments and develop risk registers aligned to NIST standards
• Manage third-party risk assessments and supplier security requirements

Skills

GRC Leadership

Cybersecurity Risk Assessment

NIST CSF

NIST RMF

NIST SP 800-53/800-171

Executive Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Risk Management or related field

Job description

Job Description

CyberLinx Solutions LLC is seeking a forward thinking CybersecurityGRC Lead / Cyber Risk Manager responsiblefor leading the organization’s cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) program. This role oversees enterprise risk assessments, regulatory compliance, policy development, and security control implementation aligned to industry frameworks such as NIST CSF and NIST RMF.The ideal candidate will serve as a strategic advisor to leadership, ensuring cybersecurity risks are identified, assessed, and managed in alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Governance & Program Leadership

Lead and manage the enterprise GRC program, including policies, standards, and procedures. Serve as the primary advisor on cybersecurity risk and compliance matters. Align cybersecurity strategy with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Provide executive-level reporting on risk posture, compliance status, and remediation efforts.

Risk Management

Conduct enterprise and system-level cybersecurity risk assessments. Develop and maintain risk registers aligned to NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171. Define risk tolerance, scoring methodologies, and mitigation strategies. Perform gap assessments and maturity evaluations using NIST CSF.

Compliance & Audit

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations for NIST RMF, and FISMA as applicable. Lead audit readiness efforts and coordinate internal/external audits. Develop Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M) and track remediation activities. Maintain documentation supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.

Security Controls & Frameworks

Oversee implementation and validation of security controls. Map controls across frameworks (NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001). Collaborate with technical teams to ensure control effectiveness.

Third-Party Risk Management

Evaluate vendor and third-party cybersecurity risks. Conduct security assessments and due diligence reviews. Ensure contractual security and compliance requirements are met.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Risk Management, or related field; 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3–5 years in GRC or risk management leadership roles; Strong knowledge of:

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)


• NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)


• NIST SP 800-53 / 800-171

Experience supporting audits, compliance programs, and regulatory frameworks. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate with executive leadership.