Cyber Security Risk Analyst

Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.

With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.

About this Role:

Uniti is actively seeking a Cyber Security Risk professional to support our team's efforts in safeguarding our operations. This pivotal role focuses on performing detailed risk assessments, both internally and for third parties, to proactively identify and evaluate potential security threats. The successful candidate will be adept at synthesizing these findings into clear, actionable reports that outline the risks to Uniti. By aligning with industry standards and best practices, this role is essential in fortifying our defense against evolving cybersecurity challenges. The ideal candidate for this position should have significant security experience, with a strong understanding of information security risks, technologies, and a passion for security discipline.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct Comprehensive Risk Assessments: Perform in-depth security evaluations on Uniti's internal processes and third-party vendors to identify risks, assess potential threats, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop Actionable Security Reports: Translate assessment findings into clear, detailed reports that articulate risks to Uniti's infrastructure, data, and customer trust, providing actionable insights for risk treatment and mitigation.
• Implement Security Frameworks: Apply relevant cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST Privacy and NIST 800-53 in the assessment process to ensure comprehensive coverage of potential security vulnerabilities.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and evaluate compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, PCI, GDPR), ensuring that all risk assessments and mitigation plans adhere to these obligations.
• Utilize Security Technologies: Leverage advanced security tools and technologies for issue and threat analysis to support the risk assessment process.
• Facilitate Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with various departments within Uniti, providing cybersecurity consultation and fostering a culture of security awareness and best practices throughout the organization.
• Adheres to all Uniti and IT policies and procedures: Ensure all activities and assessments align with organizational policies and cybersecurity protocols.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned: Take on additional tasks and responsibilities that support the overall goal of enhancing Uniti's cybersecurity posture.

Do You Have:

• Comprehensive Understanding of Cybersecurity Frameworks: Strong understanding of key cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST Privacy and NIST 800-53, with the ability to apply these frameworks in both internal and third-party risk assessments.
• Expertise in Third-Party Risk Management: Proven experience in conducting thorough risk assessments of vendors and third-party service providers, evaluating their alignment with security standards and their potential impact on organizational security.
• Strong Analytical and Reporting Skills: Ability to analyze complex security data and vulnerabilities, and effectively communicate findings, risks, and recommendations in a clear, coherent, and actionable manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Regulatory Compliance: An understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including SOX, PCI, GDPR, CPNI and others, ensuring all risk assessments align with any compliance obligations.
• Collaborative and Consultative Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within the Cyber Security team and across departments, and the ability to serve as a cybersecurity consultant to the organization, advising on best practices for risk mitigation.
• Continuous Learning and Adaptability: A commitment to continuous professional development in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity and the flexibility to adapt risk assessment methodologies to emerging threats and technologies. Maintaining active CRISC certification is a plus.
• Proactive Self-Management Skills: Self-motivated and directed, with strong time management and organizational skills, while able to use internal tools to research and gain institutional knowledge.

Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing-Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasional: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: frequently: 34% - 66%

Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%

Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier

The starting compensation range for this job is $76,300 to $104,200.

Our Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti's network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email as soon as possible for information on Uniti's foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate's written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.