Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in IT risk management, cybersecurity, or information security assessment., Demonstrated knowledge of NIST SP 800-30, NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, and NIST Privacy Framework., Experience with HIPAA Security and Privacy Rules, and healthcare-specific risk domains., Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical and executive audiences..

Key responsibilities:

Lead the execution of the annual enterprise security risk assessment using NIST and ISO methodologies.

Build and maintain a comprehensive risk register with treatment plans for risk mitigation.

Develop and deliver documentation, dashboards, and executive summaries for stakeholders.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to validate findings and support security governance efforts.

Job description

Job Title: Information Security Risk Analyst - Senior (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:

Skill	Required/Desired	Amount	of Experience
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