Information Security Risk and Compliance Analyst

What you will do

In this vital role you will involve working closely with various departments to ensure that risk controls are in place, policies are adhered to, and security standards are met. The IT Risk Analyst will assist in developing and maintaining risk management frameworks, performing assessments, and supporting regulatory compliance efforts.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Risk Identification and Assessment:

• Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in IT systems, processes, and policies.
• Assist in the identification and evaluation of risks associated with third-party vendors and partners.
• Maintain the IT risk register, documenting risks, issues, and remediation actions.

Risk Mitigation and Monitoring:

• Recommend risk mitigation strategies and implement risk management controls across IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and business teams to supervise and resolve identified risks and vulnerabilities.
• Supervise and report on the efficiency of existing IT risk controls and recommend improvements as needed.

Compliance and Regulatory Support:

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX, PCI-DSS, NIST).
• Assist in the preparation for audits by internal and external parties, providing documentation and evidence of IT risk management practices.
• Support the development and implementation of IT governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.

Vendor Risk Management:

• Conduct vendor risk assessments, ensuring third-party services and products align with internal risk and security policies.
• Regularly review vendor performance and risk exposure, working with procurement and legal teams as vital.

What we expect of you

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Basic Qualifications:

• Master's degree and 1 to 3 years ofinformation technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or a related field experience OR
• Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of information technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or a related field experience OR
• Diploma and 7 to 9 years of information technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or a related field experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and security best practices.
• Ability to assess technical and business risk related to information systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex risk concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, PCI-DSS).

Technical Knowledge:

• Proficiency with risk management tools, GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software, and security incident management tools.
• Experience with security controls related to networks, databases, and cloud environments.