Information Security Risk Analyst

Gulf Coast Automation Group•Chicago, IL

21h•Remote

About The Position

TalentFish is casting a line for an Information Security Risk Analyst. This is a Direct Hire role that can sit remotely. This position exists to play a critical role within the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team, executing and enhancing the organization's information security risk management program. The analyst will independently conduct risk analysis on information systems, platforms, and processes in accordance with established regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and industry standards, leading and contributing to the identification, assessment, documentation, mitigation, and communication of information security risks across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security risk management, or audit.
Demonstrated experience with risk assessment methodologies, auditing, information security practices, and familiarity with risk management platforms and risk registers.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and industry best practices for maintaining compliance with HIPAA, NIST, and other relevant healthcare regulations and standards.
One or more of the following certifications required, or must be obtained within 12 months of hire: CRISC, CISM, CISA, or any other applicable certification.
Ability to lead and structure risk assessments with limited supervision, and manage multiple concurrent assessments and projects in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
Experience preparing both detailed technical risk reports and executive-level summaries tailored to varied audiences.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into business-relevant language for leadership audiences.
Experience tracking audit findings, third-party vendor risks, and remediation efforts, and analyzing contractual security language to identify risk exposure.
Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Healthcare industry experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and conduct comprehensive information security risk analysis for IT assets, applications, processes, medical devices, and third-party vendors.
Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities affecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI and other confidential or sensitive information, ensuring alignment with HIPAA Security Rule requirements and other applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST).
Lead and manage risk management initiatives based on analysis of outcomes, including maintaining the organization's risk register and scoring methodology.
Oversee corrective action plans (CAPs), penetration testing results, audit findings, and risk treatment outcomes.
Collaborate with IT partners and key stakeholders to prioritize, implement, and track remediation efforts.
Monitor regulatory changes and industry threats to proactively identify emerging risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and document findings.
Contribute to risk reporting, including executive dashboards, and participate in risk acceptance processes and governance reviews.
Contribute to the development, review, and improvement of cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures, and evaluate policy exceptions for governance committees.
Enhance the organization's cybersecurity awareness and training efforts by communicating risk insights to technical and non-technical audiences.