Protingent
Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Specialist
Protingent, Bellevue, Washington, us, 98009
Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Specialist
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Specialist
Position Description : Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Specialist opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs to manage overall compliance with internal policies, nuclear regulations (NIRMA, CFR), applicable law (HIPAA, GDPR), and information security industry standards (NIST, ISO/IEC). Develop, maintain, and enforce the organization's information security policies, processes, and procedures. Manage the companys System Security Plan (SSP) in alignment with our security controls. Maintain the companys cybersecurity Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) assigning risk values to the matrix to drive priority. Conduct and participate in internal and external audits for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. Develop and maintain an effective cybersecurity risk management program, including risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and threat assessments. Assist in creating, maintaining and reporting of a corporate Risk Register for leadership review. Work with cross-functional teams to identify and assess security vulnerabilities and develop effective mitigation strategies. Ensure incident response policies, playbooks, and escalation procedures are in place. Contribute to development of information security awareness training to ensure all staff members are knowledgeable with the organizations cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.
Job Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance roles. Knowledge of industry regulations and standards, such as NIRMA, Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), HIPAA, FedRamp, CMMC, GDPR, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (especially 800-53 and 800-171), ISO 27001, etc. Proven track record of coordinating with external auditors and participating in compliance audits. Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and assess risks and develop effective mitigation strategies. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex cybersecurity concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Willing to share knowledge and assist others in understanding technical and business topics. Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. Familiarity with security assessment tools and techniques, such as vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. Self-motivated, constructive and positive attitude. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork. Required Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. At least one industry certification (e.g., CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CISSP, ISAAP, GRCP). Experience effectively managing security controls in hybrid (Cloud & on-prem) environments. Experience working in a heavily regulated industry. Project management experience is preferred.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract Location: Remote eligible BUT highly prefers an onsite candidate. Pay Rate: $63-80/hour. Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status.
Benefits Package:
Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent:
Protingent is an
Award-Winning
provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation from
Software and Aerospace
to
AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies . Were passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
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Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Specialist
Position Description : Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Specialist opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs to manage overall compliance with internal policies, nuclear regulations (NIRMA, CFR), applicable law (HIPAA, GDPR), and information security industry standards (NIST, ISO/IEC). Develop, maintain, and enforce the organization's information security policies, processes, and procedures. Manage the companys System Security Plan (SSP) in alignment with our security controls. Maintain the companys cybersecurity Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) assigning risk values to the matrix to drive priority. Conduct and participate in internal and external audits for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards. Develop and maintain an effective cybersecurity risk management program, including risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and threat assessments. Assist in creating, maintaining and reporting of a corporate Risk Register for leadership review. Work with cross-functional teams to identify and assess security vulnerabilities and develop effective mitigation strategies. Ensure incident response policies, playbooks, and escalation procedures are in place. Contribute to development of information security awareness training to ensure all staff members are knowledgeable with the organizations cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.
Job Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance roles. Knowledge of industry regulations and standards, such as NIRMA, Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), HIPAA, FedRamp, CMMC, GDPR, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (especially 800-53 and 800-171), ISO 27001, etc. Proven track record of coordinating with external auditors and participating in compliance audits. Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and assess risks and develop effective mitigation strategies. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex cybersecurity concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Willing to share knowledge and assist others in understanding technical and business topics. Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. Familiarity with security assessment tools and techniques, such as vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. Self-motivated, constructive and positive attitude. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork. Required Job Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. At least one industry certification (e.g., CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CISSP, ISAAP, GRCP). Experience effectively managing security controls in hybrid (Cloud & on-prem) environments. Experience working in a heavily regulated industry. Project management experience is preferred.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract Location: Remote eligible BUT highly prefers an onsite candidate. Pay Rate: $63-80/hour. Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status.
Benefits Package:
Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent:
Protingent is an
Award-Winning
provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation from
Software and Aerospace
to
AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies . Were passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Contract Job function
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Protingent by 2x Get notified about new Cyber Security Specialist jobs in
Bellevue, WA . Anti-Abuse Security Developer, Google Ads
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