Cybersecurity GRC Analyst || Richmond, VA || Remote || Contract

Job Title           :             Cybersecurity GRC Analyst 2 (Remote)   

Duration          :              Long Term Contract   

Location          :              Richmond, VA 

Interview         :              In-Person only

Job Description:

The Cybersecurity GRC Analyst 2 will support the enterprise cybersecurity program by managing Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), security risk assessments, privacy reviews, control assessments, audit readiness, and remediation tracking. The role involves maintaining risk registers, security documentation, and compliance evidence using Archer GRC and other approved tools.

The analyst will interpret and implement applicable security frameworks and regulatory requirements, including VITA SEC530, NIST SP 800-53, CIS Controls, DoD STIGs, CJIS, VCIN, HIPAA, PCI DSS, FERPA, and FTI. Responsibilities include third-party risk assessments, Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), data classification, security and privacy reviews of data-sharing agreements, and support for incident response and business continuity governance.

The role also includes reviewing emerging technologies and AI initiatives, developing security policies and procedures, coordinating audits, tracking corrective actions, preparing executive compliance reports, and collaborating with technical teams, business owners, vendors, auditors, and leadership to strengthen security and regulatory compliance.

Required Experience:

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, information security, IT security governance, or risk management.

• 4+ years applying NIST security frameworks, including NIST SP 800-53.

• 3+ years in GRC activities, security risk assessments, control assessments, IT audits, and remediation tracking.

• 5+ years developing security documentation, policies, procedures, assessment reports, and executive summaries.

• Experience with Archer GRC or similar platforms, third-party risk management, regulatory compliance, and strong communication and stakeholder management skills.