Cybersecurity Specialist

Overview

On Site
$60 - $80
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

GRC
Vulnerability
Cybersecurity

Job Details

Job Title: Cybersecurity Specialist (GRC & Vulnerability Management)
Location: Atlanta, GA Onsite
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Specialist with strong experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and Vulnerability Management. This role will support enterprise security initiatives, ensure compliance with standards, and identify/mitigate security risks across systems and applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with security assessments, policy development, and vulnerability remediation.
Key Responsibilities
  • Implement and manage cybersecurity GRC processes, including policies, standards, controls, and frameworks (NIST, ISO, SOC, HIPAA, etc.).
  • Conduct risk assessments, document findings, and support remediation plans.
  • Lead vulnerability scanning, analysis, prioritization, and coordinated remediation with IT and application teams.
  • Track and report vulnerability metrics, trends, and risk levels to leadership.
  • Support internal and external security audits, compliance initiatives, and evidence gathering.
  • Maintain documentation for security controls, processes, and risk decisions.
  • Assist in improving security posture through continuous monitoring, process enhancements, and security automation.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including IT, DevOps, Infrastructure, and Compliance.
  • Ensure timely response to high-risk vulnerabilities and coordinate mitigation efforts.
Required Skills & Experience
  • 3 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, specifically in GRC and Vulnerability Management.
  • Strong knowledge of frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, SOC 2, or HIPAA.
  • Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7, Microsoft Defender).
  • Experience performing risk assessments and documenting security controls.
  • Solid understanding of threat vectors, security best practices, and remediation processes.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Security certifications: Security+, CEH, CISA, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
  • Experience with GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow GRC, OneTrust, MetricStream).
  • Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
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