Senior Information Security Risk Analyst

System One; Vienna (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Information Security Risk Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves supporting annual risk assessments, coordinating activities with service providers, and ensuring compliance with information security standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a solid background in cybersecurity risk analysis, with a preference for those experienced in the financial services sector. If you are passionate about enhancing information security and have a knack for project management, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Information Security or IT Risk Management.
• Knowledge of information security standards like NIST 800-30 and COBIT.

Responsibilities

• Support annual information security program risk assessments.
• Coordinate risk assessment activities and prepare documentation.

Skills

Cybersecurity Risk Analysis

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Writing

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Confluence

ADO

Excel

PowerBI

Job description

Job Title: Senior Information Security Risk Analyst
Location: Remote
Pay Rate: Open to Both C2C and W2 options
Position Type: Multiyear Contract

Responsibilities:
• Support annual information security program risk assessments.
o Facilitate/Support interviews and evidence gathering.
o Coordinate risk assessment activities with service provider.
o Coordinate and prepare documentation, internal communications, and status updates.

Requirements:
• Experience in cybersecurity risk analysis
• Knowledge of information security standards and practices (NIST 800-30, NIST CFS, COBIT)
• Prior experience in financial services industry preferred. Including prior experience with FFIEC CAT and IT Examination Handbook.
• Proven project management skills.
• Experience performing information security risk assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Technical writing skills preferred.
• Knowledge of Information Security principles and practices
• Bachelor’s Degree, Information systems, Information Security, Computer Science, or related field of study.
• 5-7 years of Information Security or IT Risk Management experience preferred.
• Prior experience with tools like Confluence and ADO preferred.
• Strong analytical tool skills desired (Excel, PowerBI) desired.