Cybersecurity Risk Analyst

Dalton, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Cybersecurity Risk Analyst is responsible for identifying assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risks across organizational systems applications and processes. This role supports security governance risk assessments and compliance initiatives to protect organizational assets and ensure alignment with regulatory and industry standards. The position operates fully remotely and requires strong analytical skills technical cybersecurity knowledge and the ability to communicate risk effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This position is strictly limited to candidates who currently reside in the United States and are legally authorized to work in the U.S. Applications from individuals residing outside the United States will be rejected.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments across infrastructure applications and third-party vendors

Identify threats vulnerabilities and security gaps and assess potential business impact

Develop risk reports dashboards and mitigation recommendations for leadership

Collaborate with IT compliance and security teams to implement risk remediation strategies

Monitor and evaluate cybersecurity controls to ensure effectiveness and compliance

Support governance risk and compliance (GRC) activities and audit preparation

Maintain risk registers and track remediation efforts to completion

Analyze security incidents and contribute to post-incident risk evaluations

Stay current on cybersecurity threats regulations and industry best practices

Assist in developing security awareness and risk management policies

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science or related field

35 years of experience in cybersecurity information security or risk analysis roles

Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and cybersecurity frameworks

Knowledge of security principles including network security identity management and data protection

Experience with risk management tools or GRC platforms

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certifications such as CISSP CISM CRISC Security or equivalent

Familiarity with frameworks and standards כגון NIST ISO 27001 SOC 2 or CIS Controls

Experience with cloud security (AWS Azure or GCP)

Knowledge of regulatory requirements (HIPAA PCI-DSS GDPR etc.)

Experience conducting third-party/vendor risk assessments

Performance-Based Bonus: Eligible depending on organizational and security objectives

Benefits

Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off paid holidays and sick leave

Life short-term and long-term disability insurance

Flexible remote work arrangement

Professional development security certifications and training reimbursement

Employee wellness and assistance programs

Work Authorization & Residency Requirement

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Must currently reside within the United States

Applications from candidates outside the U.S. will not be considered