Job Title: Information Security Risk Analyst (REMOTE)
Location: Raleigh, NC
Duration: 12+ Months
Job Description:
The Client is seeking a skilled Information Security Risk Analyst on a contract basis to lead the execution of its annual enterprise security risk assessment.
This engagement ensures compliance with industry-standard frameworks, supports proactive risk mitigation, & positions the client for future HITRUST certification. Plan and conduct the client annual enterprise security risk assessment using NIST SP 800-30, ISO 27005, or FAIR methodologies.
- Ensure full alignment with NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5, including: RA (Risk Assessment), AC (Access Control), SC (System Communications Protection), IR (Incident Response), and more.
- Incorporate NIST Privacy Framework and NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 privacy control families (AP, AR, DI, DM, IP, SE, TR, UL).
- Build and maintain a comprehensive risk register, with treatment plans for mitigation, transfer, acceptance, or avoidance.
- Map risks and mitigation efforts to HITRUST CSF control domains to support future certification
- Develop and deliver documentation, dashboards, and executive summaries.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to validate findings and support security governance efforts.
Skills:
- Experience in IT risk management, cybersecurity, or information security assessment.-Highly Desired-5-Years
- Demonstrated knowledge of NIST SP 800-30, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, and NIST Privacy Framework.-Highly Desired-5-Years
- Experience performing security and privacy risk assessments with documentation aligned to federal and state standards.-Highly Desired-5-Years
- Familiarity with HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules, and healthcare-specific risk domains.-Highly Desired-5-Years
- Experience with HITRUST CSF alignment or certification preparation.-Highly Desired-5-Years
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and executive audiences.-Highly Desired-5-Years