Cybersecurity Risk Management Analyst // Strictly TX

Job Title: Cybersecurity Risk Management Analyst

Location: Plano, TX

Duration: Long term Contract

Mode of Work: HYBRID

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Job Description:

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Technology and Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Demonstrates a solid understanding of security controls, threats, and risk concepts. NIST, COBIT, and ISO 27001 framework knowledge.
• Risk Assessment & Analysis: Ability to identify, assess, and document technology and cybersecurity risks and control gaps. Understanding of control design, control effectiveness, and risk mitigation concepts.
• Project Management: Effectively plans, tracks, and executes work across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Works effectively with cross functional teams and external partners.
• Communication: Clearly communicates technical risk information to both technical and non technical audiences.
• Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, well documented assessments and maintains reliable risk records.
• Tool proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CoPilot. ServiceNow.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1 3 years of experience in cybersecurity or technology risk management, IT risk, cybersecurity, compliance, or related discipline.
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk assessment methodologies, and common security control frameworks.
• Experience supporting projects or initiatives that require coordination across multiple stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document risks and recommendations.

Key Success Factors

• Comfortable navigating conversations with Control Owners and stakeholders.
• Clear and structured articulation of technology risks and controls.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation quality.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a Technology & Cybersecurity Risk Management function.
• Collaborative mindset across technical and non-technical teams.