Remote Cyber Risk Analyst – Vendor & Cloud Security

Fulcrum Technology Solutions; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulcrum Technology Solutions is seeking a Cyber Risk Analyst to support enterprise information security initiatives by evaluating security risks from third-party vendors, applications, and technology solutions. The role involves assessing proposed technologies, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing risk mitigation recommendations that align with business objectives.

The ideal candidate has strong IT infrastructure knowledge and can translate complex findings into clear risk assessments for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in information security or cybersecurity-related role.
• 4+ years of experience in an IT-related environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform third-party vendor security assessments and evaluate risks of new and existing technology solutions.
• Analyze solution architectures, data flows, user access requirements, and business workflows to identify security concerns.
• Conduct security risk assessments across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Evaluate mobile applications and devices, policy exceptions, and other security-related requests.
• Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, assessing likelihood, business impact, and organizational risk.
• Develop comprehensive risk assessment reports with technical findings and recommended mitigations.
• Present assessment results and risk recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Recommend security controls and risk treatment strategies to reduce exposure.
• Track identified risks through remediation or formal risk acceptance.
• Provide guidance to internal teams on information security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity team members through knowledge sharing and reviews.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, threats, industry trends, and best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

IT infrastructure knowledge

IAM

Data security

Network security

Endpoint security

AI security considerations

Technical writing

Communication

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

Fulcrum Technology Solutions is seeking a Cyber Risk Analyst to support enterprise information security initiatives by evaluating security risks from third-party vendors, applications, and technology solutions. The role involves assessing proposed technologies, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing risk mitigation recommendations that align with business objectives.

The ideal candidate has strong IT infrastructure knowledge and can translate complex findings into clear risk assessments for