GRC Risk Analyst

Security Assurance, LLC

  • Potomac, MD
  • Today
  • $65,000–$90,000 Per Year
  • Full-time

Highlights

The ideal candidate is an early-career information security or Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professional who possesses strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, and is seeking to build a long-term career in enterprise information security governance and risk management. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of learning and consistently applying established County policies, procedures, and risk assessment methodologies.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPotomac, MD
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$65,000–$90,000 Per Year

Description

The ideal candidate is an early-career information security or Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professional who possesses strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, and is seeking to build a long-term career in enterprise information security governance and risk management.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of learning and consistently applying established County policies, procedures, and risk assessment methodologies. The individual should demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work while effectively managing multiple assignments and competing priorities.

The ideal candidate should possess the ability to:

  • Analyze information objectively and identify missing or incomplete information.
  • Learn and consistently apply established policies, procedures, and standardized risk assessment methodologies.
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Prepare clear, concise, and well-organized written documentation and recommendations.
  • Manage multiple assignments while meeting established deadlines.
    Work independently with minimal supervision while recognizing when guidance is appropriate.
  • Exercise sound judgment and maintain objectivity when evaluating information.
  • Provide excellent customer service while maintaining compliance with County policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail when handling sensitive information.
  • Adapt to changing priorities and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and personal knowledge.
  • Demonstrates initiative, intellectual curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in developing a career in Information Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance.

Job Responsibilities

EXPERIENCE

Minimum:

One (1) year of professional Information Security, IT Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, Information Technology, Audit, or related experience.

OR

Recent graduate with relevant internship or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

SKILLS

Preferred:

  • Experience using ServiceNow.
  • Experience using Office 365 suite of products
  • Experience with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC).
  • Experience preparing technical documentation.
  • Experience working in customer service environments.
  • Experience with coordinating projects, tasks and/or workflows.

Basic understanding of:

  • Cybersecurity principles
  • Information Security
  • Risk Management
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework
  • Risk Scoring Systems/Risk Quantitative Frameworks
  • HIPAA

Desired Skills

  • Strong analytical thinking
  • Excellent written communication
  • Excellent verbal communication
  • Customer service
  • Organization
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Ability to learn new technologies quickly
  • Ability to work independently
  • Professionalism
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities

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