Cybersecurity Risk Analyst

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc

Huntley, IL 60142, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

Full Time

Job Description

Cybersecurity Risk Analyst – Computer Engineer

We are seeking an in-office experienced IT Risk Analyst to help strengthen an organization's cybersecurity posture, manage IT risk, and support ongoing compliance initiatives. This individual will play an important role in identifying security vulnerabilities, evaluating internal controls, coordinating remediation efforts, and ensuring IT systems and business operations remain secure and resilient.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in IT risk management, cybersecurity, or IT audit, along with the ability to work independently, collaborate across departments, and communicate technical risks to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Conduct IT and cybersecurity risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential threats.
Assess security controls for effectiveness and recommend improvements to reduce organizational risk.
Perform control gap analyses against established frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC 2.
Track remediation plans and drive identified risks, audit findings, and control deficiencies through resolution.
Review vulnerability scans and risk dashboards to identify security weaknesses and emerging threats.
Support cybersecurity incident investigations, documentation, and post-incident reviews.
Assist with security compliance activities and assessments involving ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and related requirements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
2–3 years of professional experience in IT risk management, cybersecurity, IT audit, or a related field.
At least 2 years of direct responsibility for IT audit, risk, or compliance activities, including planning, execution, findings management, remediation tracking, and closure.
Practical experience conducting risk assessments, evaluating IT controls, identifying control gaps, and recommending mitigation strategies.
Working knowledge of security and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC 2.
Familiarity with vulnerability management, system hardening, incident response, and cybersecurity best practices.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to take ownership of assignments, manage competing priorities, and drive deliverables to completion with minimal supervision.

Rob McCabe / Liberty Personnel Services / / www.libertyjobs.com

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\nCompany Description

Hundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month.

Established in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on:

Information Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists.

Company Description

Libertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move!\n\nHundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month.\n\nEstablished in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on:\n\nInformation Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists.