Senior Lead Cybersecurity GRC Analyst

Location: Allentown PA (Hybrid) or

Houston Texas (Hybrid)

Talen Energy is seeking a skilled and proactive Cybersecurity GRC (Governance Risk and Compliance) Analyst to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. The GRC Analyst will play a critical role in identifying managing and mitigating risks related to information security and ensuring compliance with industry standards regulations and internal policies. The ideal candidate will have experience in cyber security risk management regulatory compliance and governance frameworks with a keen ability to analyze report and provide actionable insights.

How Youll Power the Future

At Talen Energy your work fuels this role youll do more than contribute youll drive meaningful change by:

• Governance: Support the development and implementation of security governance frameworks and policies to ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

• Risk Management: Identify assess and monitor cybersecurity risks within the organization ensuring effective mitigation strategies are in place and risks are documented.

• Compliance: Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant laws regulations (such as NERC SOX HIPAA CMMC) and industry standards (ISO 27001 NIST etc.). Conduct periodic audits and prepare compliance reports. Coordinate internal and external audits including communication walkthroughs control testing and evidence gathering.

• Security Controls: Evaluate existing security controls policies and procedures to identify gaps and recommend improvements.

• Incident Response: Participate in incident response planning and provide support during investigations related to security breaches or compliance violations.

• Vendor Risk Management: Assess third-party security risks and collaborate with other teams to evaluate vendor security posture.

• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare detailed risk assessments compliance reports and audit findings for senior management and other stakeholders.

• Training & Awareness: Support the development and delivery of security awareness and training programs for staff and stakeholders to foster a strong security culture.

What You Have

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Risk Management or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

• 7 years of cybersecurity-related experience.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST ISO 27001 COBIT SOC 2 etc.).

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP CISA CRISC or CISM are highly preferred.

• Familiarity with security tools risk management platforms and compliance monitoring systems (SailPoint ServiceNowGRC AuditBoard Abnormal AI Proofpoint Security Awareness etc.)

• Knowledge of compliance regulations (NERC NRC HIPAA etc.) and risk management practices.

• Proven ability to evaluate complex security risks and communicate findings effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are crucial for translating complex technical and regulatory issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including IT legal and business unit leaders.

• Hands-on GRC experience and a demonstrated ability to align risk management strategies with overarching business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud security IT governance and data privacy.

• Knowledge of threat intelligence and vulnerability management.

• Ability to work in a collaborative fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.

Why Talen Energy

Power the Future

Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive diverse respectful and collaborative workplace and a strong commitment to innovation teamwork and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.

Collaboration

Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive diverse respectful and collaborative workplace.

Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health dental vision prescription plans life insurance and disability addition employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energys 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age sex religion national origin veteran status sexual orientation genetic information gender identity disability perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

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Please be aware that Talen Energy requires extensive Nuclear Power Plant background security clearance.

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