About the Role
The GRC Analyst is responsible for supporting the organizations information security governance, risk, and compliance activities. This role involves ensuring that the organization s security policies, procedures, and practices are aligned with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of information Security & Privacy principles, Third Party Vendor Risk management, ITGC & SOC2 audit controls, and the ability to communicate complex security issues to various stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Governance:
- Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies and procedures.
- Ensure alignment of security governance frameworks with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of the information security governance structure.
- Risk Management:
- Conduct information security risk assessments and evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls.
- Identify, assess, and document risks related to information security & privacy across the organization.
- Conduct regular risk assessments for existing and potential vendors.
- Monitor and report on the organization s information security risk posture.
- Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with relevant information security regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC2, ITGC, NIST, PCI-DSS, CCPA, NYDFS, HIPAA).
- Conduct regular security compliance assessments and audits.
- Track and report on compliance gaps and work with relevant teams to address deficiencies.
- Stay current on emerging security regulations and industry best practices.
- Develop and deliver information security awareness and training programs to staff at all levels.
- Reporting and Documentation:
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation related to information security governance, risk, and compliance.
- Prepare and present reports on the organization s information security activities, risk assessments, and compliance status to senior management.
- Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in information security, risk management and compliance.
- Strong knowledge of information security frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CCPA, PCI-DSS, NYDFS, HIPAA).
- Experience with security & privacy risk assessment and management methodologies.
- Extensive experience in Third Party/Vendor Risk Management (TPRM) with hands-on expertise in managing VRM tools (e.g.,OneTrust, ProcessUnity, Vanta).
- Experience in supporting security audits (SOC2, Customer & Partners Audits) - At least 2 complete audit cycles of SOC2.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications such as ISO 27001 LA LI, CISA, CRISC are highly desirable.
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