Senior Cyber Risk Analyst

Nutanix; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Cyber Risk Analyst to enhance their cybersecurity assessments and manage security audits. The candidate will work closely with technical teams and clients to ensure compliance, document risks, and develop actionable recommendations. Ideal applicants should possess a degree in Cybersecurity and several years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in information security.
• Advanced knowledge of risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to translate technical risks into business impacts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments.
• Collaborate with compliance, legal, and IT stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver risk assessment reports to management.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

Job description

Senior Cyber Risk Analyst

We are seeking a Senior Analyst with a robust background in cybersecurity risk assessment and internal security audits, complemented by broad technical expertise across modern IT environments. This role requires a deep understanding of desktops, mobile devices, networks, operating systems, and cloud services, as well as the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess advanced analytical skills, relevant certifications, and experience working cross-functionally—including direct client engagement—to support regulatory and business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of information systems, applications, business processes, and underlying technical infrastructure—including desktops, phones, network devices, operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Collaborate closely with compliance, legal, IT, business stakeholders, and external clients to understand operational requirements, regulatory obligations, and risk tolerance.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for clients, addressing and managing their technical requirements, security concerns, and risk management needs.
• Clearly document identified risks and work with stakeholders to propose, evaluate, and track compensating controls that address security gaps when standard controls are not feasible.
• Support and participate in internal security audits, ensuring findings are clearly communicated and remediation plans are actionable and understandable by both technical and non-technical teams.
• Prepare and deliver risk assessment reports and risk register updates to management, clients, and relevant teams, tailoring communication style and technical depth to the audience.
• Monitor the effectiveness of compensating controls and recommend improvements as needed to maintain compliance and reduce residual risk across diverse technical environments.
• Stay current with emerging threats, regulatory changes, and industry best practices in risk management, compensating controls, and evolving enterprise technologies.
• Assist with incident response planning and post-incident risk evaluation, leveraging broad technical knowledge to assess impacts and recommend improvements.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in information security, with a strong focus on risk assessment and/or internal security audits.
• Demonstrated experience working with compliance, legal, business teams, and clients to assess and document security risks and compensating controls.
• Advanced knowledge of risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS20) and regulatory requirements relevant to the financial sector
• Broad technical knowledge spanning desktops, mobile devices, networking, operating systems, and cloud services.
• Proficiency with risk analytics, GRC tools, and security assessment methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and report-writing skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Desired Skills

• Experience in the financial services sector or advisory work with a leading consulting firm.
• Familiarity with the design and evaluation of compensating controls in regulated environments.
• Ability to translate technical risks into business impacts and actionable recommendations.
• Experience presenting technical risk findings to executive leadership, clients, and non-technical stakeholders.
• One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CISA, CompTIA CySA+