Security GRC Analyst

Protective Life; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Protective Life is seeking a Security Risk Analyst to support the Information Security Risk Management program, performing risk assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving improvements across governance, risk, and compliance initiatives. You will collaborate with compliance, legal, and technology teams to maintain security policies and prepare leadership reports.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in GRC, risk management, or compliance, with experience using ServiceNow, Archer,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field. 1-3 years of experience in GRC, risk management, or compliance within cybersecurity.
• Understanding of third-party/vendor risk management (TPRM) processes and enterprise risk concepts, with the ability to support risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities.
• General knowledge of security tools and controls across domains such as network security, endpoint protection, email security, vulnerability management, access controls, and log management; foundational understanding of cloud service models (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS).
• Proven ability to track, measure, and report on IS GRC program effectiveness using tools such as ServiceNow, Archer, SharePoint, and Power BI; able to translate metrics into actionable insights for leadership.
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement of GRC programs, including identifying enhancements and presenting recommendations to leadership.
• Experience developing and delivering training materials, with strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and multitasking abilities, with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform and mature enterprise risk assessments using frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, SOC 2, and CIS, including documenting findings and driving mitigation strategies across systems, processes, and infrastructure.
• Demonstrated technical acumen in analyzing vulnerability assessment reports to support troubleshooting, remediation, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Develop and execute security awareness programs, including training, phishing simulations, newsletters, and communications to drive behavioral change and risk reduction.
• Deliver actionable reporting and insights, including assessment results, GRC metrics, dashboards, and executive-level presentations summarizing risk posture, control effectiveness, and program maturity.
• Perform end-to-end cyber third-party risk assessments, including vendor risk assessments, onboarding/offboarding processes, and embedding a shift-left security approach across the vendor lifecycle—particularly for high-risk and complex engagements.
• Drive process and tooling optimization, contributing to GRC platform design, standardizing workflows, and improving operational consistency and scalability.
• Support governance and control management, including developing and maintaining policies, standards, and control libraries aligned to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Enable audit readiness and due diligence, managing evidence collection, standardizing responses, and maintaining repositories for external audits and third-party inquiries.
• Stay current on evolving regulations, frameworks, and industry trends, incorporating updates into practices and controls.
• Manage priorities and execution using Agile methodologies, including tracking tasks, resolving issues, escalating risks, and providing timely status updates.

Skills

GRC

Risk management

Compliance

Regulatory frameworks

TPRM

Security tools

Cloud security

Power BI

ServiceNow

Archer

SharePoint

Log management

Vulnerability management

Endpoint security

Network security

Audit processes

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Power BI

ServiceNow

Archer

UpGuard

Job description

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.

We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

The Security Risk Analyst supports the organization’s Information Security Risk Management program by executing many cyber risk functions such as regulatory compliance, 3rd Party, and security awareness activities under the direction of security leadership. This role focuses on ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal policies through collaboration with compliance, legal, and technology teams.

The analyst applies strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication to perform risk assessments, maintain security policies, and assist with compliance initiatives. They help track program performance, prepare reports for leadership, and contribute recommendations for improvement. Additionally, the analyst promotes a collaborative environment by sharing insights and supporting organizational security objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and mature enterprise risk assessments using frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, SOC 2, and CIS, including documenting findings and driving mitigation strategies across systems, processes, and infrastructure.
• Demonstrated technical acumen in analyzing vulnerability assessment reports to support troubleshooting, remediation, and risk reduction initiatives.
• Develop and execute security awareness programs, including training, phishing simulations, newsletters, and communications to drive behavioral change and risk reduction.
• Deliver actionable reporting and insights, including assessment results, GRC metrics, dashboards, and executive-level presentations summarizing risk posture, control effectiveness, and program maturity.
• Perform end-to-end cyber third-party risk assessments, including vendor risk assessments, onboarding/offboarding processes, and embedding a shift-left security approach across the vendor lifecycle—particularly for high-risk and complex engagements.
• Drive process and tooling optimization, contributing to GRC platform design, standardizing workflows, and improving operational consistency and scalability.
• Support governance and control management, including developing and maintaining policies, standards, and control libraries aligned to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Enable audit readiness and due diligence, managing evidence collection, standardizing responses, and maintaining repositories for external audits and third-party inquiries.
• Stay current on evolving regulations, frameworks, and industry trends, incorporating updates into practices and controls.
• Manage priorities and execution using Agile methodologies, including tracking tasks, resolving issues, escalating risks, and providing timely status updates.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field. 1-3 years of experience in GRC, risk management, or compliance within cybersecurity.
• Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks, audit processes, and control environments, including familiarity with industry standards and risk management terminology.
• Understanding of third-party/vendor risk management (TPRM) processes and enterprise risk concepts, with the ability to support risk identification, assessment, and mitigation activities.
• General knowledge of security tools and controls across domains such as network security, endpoint protection, email security, vulnerability management, access controls, and log management; foundational understanding of cloud service models (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS).
• Proven ability to track, measure, and report on IS GRC program effectiveness using tools such as ServiceNow, Archer, SharePoint, and Power BI; able to translate metrics into actionable insights for leadership.
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement of GRC programs, including identifying enhancements and presenting recommendations to leadership.
• Experience developing and delivering training materials, with strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and multitasking abilities, with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong consideration for experience with cloud security compliance (Azure/AWS).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with tools such as SharePoint, Power BI, ServiceNow, UpGuard, or Archer.
• Achieved certifications such as: CISA, CRISC, GSEC/GISP, CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CIDSP, Security+

Employee Benefits

We aim to protect the wellbeing of our employees and their families with a broad benefits offering. In addition to offering comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance, we support emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. Work/life balance is important and Protective offers a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). The financial health of our employees is just as important as physical and emotional health. Some of the financial wellbeing benefits include contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability

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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing an inclusive workforce.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $70,000 to $77,000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees.