Principal GRC Analyst

What You'll Do

• Automate and manage cybersecurity controls across the organization, ensuring they are appropriately implemented and effectively mitigate risks.
• Evaluate, implement, and administer ITRM and TPRM tool(s).
• Coordinate and participate in managing the risk register and risk mitigation efforts, including managing the risk exception process. 
• Conduct internal cybersecurity and third-party risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain an inventory of cybersecurity controls mapped to industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, SOC 2) and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PCI-DSS, and SOX). 
• Develop assessment questionnaires and conduct compliance assessments to identify gaps in existing controls and recommend mitigation strategies, leveraging automation and assessment tools. 
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (IT, InfoSec, Compliance, and Legal) to ensure that risks are understood, assessed, and appropriately addressed. 
• Generate risk and control assessment reports and dashboards for senior leadership, identifying key risks, mitigation progress, and controls effectiveness metrics. 
• Collaborate to document and maintain up-to-date policies and procedures related to cybersecurity risk management and control automation. 

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field(s).  
• 8+ years of experience using risk management and GRC platforms to automate control testing, conduct risk assessments, and track compliance. 
• A strong understanding of cybersecurity controls, risk mitigation strategies, and their application for data protection and privacy compliance. 
• Ability to analyze complex cybersecurity risks, identify control weaknesses, and recommend actionable mitigation strategies. 
• Security and compliance certifications, such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, or CRISC, are preferred. Candidates with CISSP will be given preference.  


Technical Knowledge 
Must possess solid working knowledge of/experience in: 
• Identity and access management and governance concepts and technologies, such as Microsoft Entra, Active Directory, PAM, etc. 
• Vulnerability management platforms such as Rapid7. 
• IT asset management, Configuration Management Databases (CMDB), and network asset discovery tools.  
• Control frameworks and objectives (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST RMF, PCI-DSS, SOX, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA, etc.). 
• Operating systems, databases, and middleware components. 
• Conducting compliance and risk assessments. 
• Management of IT and security projects.  
• Office 365 tools (Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and PowerPoint). 


Work Environment Characteristics 
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, including the ability to prioritize conflicting assignments. 
• Exceptional organizational skills to balance work and lead projects. 
• Strong verbal and written skills.  
• Ability to collaborate and build consensus and strong relationships with various internal and external stakeholders (business, development, security, auditors, legal, etc.). 
• Ability to adapt and apply information to new scenarios and technologies.
Business Wire will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
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What We Offer
The base salary range for this position is $175K to $182K/year.  Offered salary will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to: applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data.  Business Wire reserves the right to modify this salary range at any time.


Business Wire’s total rewards include:
• Ability to work remotely
• Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
• $100 monthly fitness allotment, a tuition reimbursement program, and enhanced mental health resources
• 401(k) plan with generous company match, and annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance)
• PTO, Floating Holidays, Wellness Day Off, Birthday Day Off, and more!