Cybersecurity Risk Analyst

About the Role

The Cybersecurity Risk Analyst plays a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks across our clients' digital environments. This position requires a strategic approach to security analysis, threat detection, and risk management protocols to protect organizational assets and maintain data integrity.

Core Objective

The Cybersecurity Risk Analyst role focuses on protecting clients' digital infrastructure by conducting comprehensive security risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies. Key responsibilities include conducting thorough vulnerability assessments across IT systems, implementing robust security controls, and maintaining proactive threat detection measures. The position manages vulnerability lifecycles, ensures compliance with industry standards (such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and NIST), and supports business continuity through disaster recovery planning. Success in this role contributes to a reduction in security incidents, enhanced compliance, and improved protection of organizational assets, ultimately supporting the company's mission of providing comprehensive security solutions and building client trust.

Core Responsibilities

Risk Assessment and Management

• Conduct comprehensive security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and security controls
• Monitor and evaluate security metrics and risk indicators
• Create and maintain security documentation and risk registers
• Perform regular security audits and compliance checks

Security Operations

• Analyze security incidents and provide detailed incident response
• Monitor security systems and networks for potential threats
• Implement and maintain security tools and technologies
• Develop and update security policies and procedures
• Coordinate with IT teams on security implementations

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, etc.)
• Maintain security certifications and compliance documentation
• Conduct security awareness training for staff
• Review and update security policies and procedures
• Prepare compliance reports and audit documentation

• Technical Analysis
• Perform vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
• Analyze security logs and incident data
• Evaluate new security technologies and solutions
• Conduct security architecture reviews
• Provide technical recommendations for security improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field
• Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent)
• 3-4 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.)
• Experience with security tools and technologies
• Excellence in risk assessment and threat analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Success Metrics

• Reduction in security incidents and vulnerabilities
• Timely completion of risk assessments and audits
• Compliance maintenance and audit success rates
• Implementation of security improvements
• Quality of security documentation and reporting
• Effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies

Working Relationships

• Reports to: Manager of Cybersecurity Engineering and Risk Management
• Direct Reports: None
• Collaborates with: Customer Experience Team, Project Management Team, Cybersecurity Engineering Team