Cyber Risk Management Analyst

Paragon IT Professionals
Brooklyn, NY

Location: Hybrid – Brooklyn, NY

Duration: 2-year contract (+ potential 2-year extension)


Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity GRC Analysts to support a large-scale, multi-year initiative focused on enterprise risk management, compliance, and security awareness. This is a key personnel role requiring strong expertise in federal security frameworks and governance practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and prioritize cybersecurity risks
  • Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-37 (RMF) through audits and Security Impact Analyses
  • Maintain and manage the enterprise Risk Register and oversee the full POA&M lifecycle
  • Monitor and report cyber risks using dashboards, metrics, and executive-level reporting
  • Design and deliver security awareness programs, including phishing simulations
  • Collaborate with Cybersecurity Engineers and Business Analysts to define compliance controls and remediation priorities
  • Develop automated reporting, including risk heat maps and security posture insights

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk, or GRC roles
  • Strong knowledge of GRC methodologies, TPRM, and federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST)
  • Experience with risk tracking, POA&M management, and security assessments
  • Hands-on experience with security awareness program development

Required Certifications (One of the Following)

  • CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, Security+, CCSK, or CGRC

Technical Skills

  • GRC Platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow)
  • TPRM Tools (e.g., OneTrust, Prevalent)
  • Security Awareness Platforms (e.g., KnowBe4, Proofpoint)
  • Microsoft Power BI, Advanced Excel
  • JIRA

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