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Information Security Analyst-GRC LVL II

Information Security Analyst-GRC LVL II

Smarter HR Solutions LLCHouston, TX, US
2 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Information Security Analyst - Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Level II

Job Location : Downtown Houston, TX 77002

  • Prospective candidates MUST be located in the HOUSTON, TX area.

Job Type : Contract / Full-Time

  • This contract position has a duration of 6-months.
  • Job Schedule : Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM / Hybrid

  • Exact hybrid schedule will be determined by direct manager.
  • Job Salary : $52-$54 / hour

  • Depending on experience.
  • This Information Security Analyst- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Level II role will design and implement a scalable Cloud and Third-Party Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework aligned with NIST , ISO 27001 , and other relevant standards.

    Key Requirements :

  • Develop and maintain risk assessment procedures and questionnaires tailored for cloud services and third-party applications.
  • Define security review workflows for vendor onboarding, contract renewals, and offboarding.
  • Integrate cybersecurity risk activities with procurement, legal, and enterprise architecture processes.
  • Conduct technical and compliance assessments focusing on :
  • Data classification and regulatory alignment (e.g., HIPAA, CJIS, PCI, GDPR)
  • Encryption standards and access controls
  • Review vendor responses to security questionnaires and validate supporting documentation (e.g., SOC 2 reports, ISO certifications, penetration test results).
  • Analyze risks associated with APIs, SaaS integrations, homegrown plug-ins, and third-party application stores.
  • Role and Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define third-party cybersecurity roles and responsibilities.
  • Partner with legal and procurement teams to ensure contracts include appropriate security terms (e.g., data handling, breach notification, audit rights).
  • Provide security guidance to project teams evaluating or implementing cloud-based or externally hosted solutions.
  • Scheduled Milestones and Deliverables

  • Support the development of cloud security baselines and governance controls.
  • Recommend mitigation strategies and track remediation efforts.
  • Evaluate cloud service configurations (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, SaaS platforms) for alignment with enterprise security policies and industry best practices.
  • Metrics to be Utilized to Measure the Performance

  • Maintain and update a centralized inventory of critical cloud services and third-party vendors.
  • Develop and present risk dashboards and executive-level summaries to communicate risk posture and assessment outcomes.
  • Track security exceptions, risk acceptance approvals, and remediation timelines across third-party engagements.
  • Participate in governance forums such as the Cybersecurity Review Committee (CRC) and provide input on vendor-related risks.
  • Requirements

    Education :

    High School diploma, or G.E.D. equivalency from an accredited educational institution. - Required

    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, Risk Management, or similar area of study from an accredited college or university. - Preferred

    Experience :

    (5)-Five years of work experience in an Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, IT Risk Management or related field.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) :

    Experience designing, implementing, and executing IT Risk Management projects, cloud solutions, cybersecurity governance, and technologies across complex, large-scale environments.

    Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across departments / teams and effectively communicate information security risks and controls to stakeholders and leadership.

    A passion for cybersecurity, self-starter mentality, flexibility, and willingness to take on new challenges and ability to thrive in a team environment.

    Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained, or stored either manually or electronically (i.e., custodian, maintenance).

    Automatic Disqualification :

  • Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor
  • Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years
  • Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
  • Family Violence conviction
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