IntePros is hiring: Sr Cybersecurity Specialist - Risk in Minneapolis

Overview

Cybersecurity Risk Analyst – Contract Role (W2 Only, No C2C). This isn’t a compliance role. The role requires a proactive, results-driven professional with 3–5 years of experience in assessing, managing, and mitigating cyber risk across enterprise environments. The successful candidate will own cybersecurity risk initiatives and drive project delivery from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment & Analysis: Conduct in-depth cyber risk assessments across systems, applications, and vendors to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and control gaps.
• Risk Management: Maintain and enhance the enterprise risk register, monitor remediation progress, and ensure effective risk treatment plans.
• Project Delivery: Lead or support the delivery of cybersecurity risk-related projects and initiatives—ensuring milestones, deliverables, and outcomes are achieved on time and within scope.
• Framework Alignment: Apply and maintain alignment with leading frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and COBIT.
• Reporting: Produce clear, data-driven reports and dashboards that communicate risk exposure and trends to both technical and business audiences.
• Policy & Governance: Contribute to the development and improvement of cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaboration: Partner with IT, compliance, and business units to embed risk management practices into operations and projects.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with emerging threats, regulatory changes, and industry best practices to proactively enhance the organization’s security posture.
• Technical Insight: Assess the adequacy and maturity of security controls, identify gaps, and recommend practical improvements aligned with best practices and risk appetite.
• Emerging Technologies: Understand cloud security principles and risk considerations (AWS, Azure, GCP) and the cyber risk implications of AI technologies in the enterprise.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 3–5 years of proven experience in cybersecurity risk management, risk analysis, or compliance within a corporate or regulated environment.
• Certifications (preferred): CRISC, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, or equivalent.
• Track Record: Demonstrated history of driving and delivering cybersecurity or risk management projects or initiatives.
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of IT systems, network security, cloud environments, and data protection; familiarity with risk assessment tools, GRC platforms, and vulnerability management solutions.
• Soft Skills: Strong ownership mindset, excellent communication and stakeholder management, analytical and detail-oriented with a focus on execution and continuous improvement.