Information Technology Security Analyst

The Phoenix Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Certifications support

Job summary

The Phoenix Group is seeking a seasoned GRC leader to establish and drive the organization’s governance, risk, and compliance programs. The role emphasizes ISO 20000, risk assessments, and executive visibility to security posture and growth.

The ideal candidate will manage audits, privacy initiatives, and cross-functional governance across Legal, IT, Security, and Infrastructure to embed robust controls in operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field is required.
• 2-5 years in cybersecurity compliance or GRC roles.
• Experience with ISO 20000, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53/800-171, SOC 2, FedRAMP, CMMC, SOX.
• Knowledge of DPIAs, PIAs and privacy controls.
• Strong vendor risk and audit experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and management of the GRC program with ISO 20000 alignment.
• Perform comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments across apps, infra, cloud, vendor and business processes.
• Maintain risk register and track remediation to closure.
• Coordinate audits and assessments across multiple standards with evidence collection.
• Support privacy initiatives including DPIAs, data inventories, and retention policies.
• Review third-party risk and vendor security questionnaires for compliance.
• Develop governance metrics, dashboards, and executive reports.

Skills

GRC program management

Risk assessments

Cybersecurity frameworks

Data privacy

Audits & evidence collection

Vendor risk management

Policy governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Risk Management, Business, Legal Studies, or related field

Tools

RSA Archer

ServiceNow GRC

LogicManager

MetricStream

Job description

This role involves establishing and leading the organization’s GRC program, focusing on ISO 20000, risk assessments, and compliance frameworks, with high visibility to executive leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with cybersecurity controls, data privacy, and GRC program implementation, contributing to the organization’s strategic cybersecurity posture and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and management of the GRC program, ensuring efficient adoption of ISO 20000 standards and cybersecurity frameworks
• Perform comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments on applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, vendors, and business processes; facilitate risk identification, analysis, and treatment activities
• Maintain and update the risk register and track remediation or mitigation activities until closure
• Coordinate internal and external cybersecurity audits, assessments, and compliance reviews across multiple standards such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, SOC 2, FedRAMP, CMMC, and SOX, ensuring evidence collection and control documentation
• Support privacy initiatives including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), privacy documentation, data inventories, classifications, and retention policies
• Review vendor security questionnaires, third-party risk assessments, and related audit reports; ensure vendor cybersecurity and privacy compliance
• Assist in maintaining cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures; facilitate governance reviews, policy exception tracking, and metrics development
• Develop dashboards, key risk indicators, compliance metrics, and trend analyses for executive reporting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, IT, Security, and Infrastructure to embed risk and compliance controls into operational workflows

Core Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Risk Management, Business, Legal Studies, or related field preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in cybersecurity compliance, GRC, risk management, audit, or related roles
• Demonstrated experience supporting cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO 20000, ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, SOC 2, FedRAMP, CMMC, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Proven ability to perform cybersecurity risk assessments, manage compliance programs, and support audit preparation and evidence collection
• Knowledge of data privacy principles, privacy impact assessments (PIAs), DPIAs, third-party risk reviews, and privacy-related controls
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity controls, industry standards, and GRC platforms

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, Security+, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, or CIPP are advantageous
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams or major program initiatives with oversight responsibilities
• Ability to crosswalk controls between cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements
• Familiarity with control mapping, remediation tracking, and risk register maintenance

Core Technical Skills

• Security frameworks: ISO 20000, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, NIST CSF, SOC 2, FedRAMP, CMMC, SOX controls
• Data privacy: DPIAs, PIAs, data inventories, classifications, privacy policies
• GRC platforms: RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC, LogicManager, MetricStream (preferred)

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-visibility cybersecurity compliance initiatives, collaborate with executive leadership, and shape the organization’s security governance, enabling accelerated career growth within a forward-thinking company.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: Up to $90,000 annually, with a 12% bonus potential
• Hybrid work model: 2 days onsite, 3 days remote in Charlotte, NC
• Opportunity for relocation and professional development, including certifications

The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for