Security Risk Analyst - REMOTE

Post Date

Jul 07, 2023

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77077
US
Oct 01, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Security Engineering

Req #

HOU-635740

Pay Rate

$44 - $67 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An employer in Houston, TX is seeking a remote Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst. This person will be joining the Security Compliance team and will be responsible for providing visibility to the overall risk posture of the company and track completion of regulatory risk requirements and controls to completion. On a daily basis, this person will be perform risk assessments, test controls catalogues, assisting in remediation and the follow-up process. This person will also handle exceptions requests and validate incident/exception report log. This person will also monitor for compliance, including oversight of various documentation associated with IT Audits and all-related IT cybersecurity memos.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years Cybersecurity experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance role

Experience with GRC Platform - Archer

Experience developing and performing security risk assessment programs for both internal risk and vendor risk

Experience handling exception requests

Experience with NIST framework

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Big Four experience (Deloitte, PWC, EY & KPMG)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.