GRC Analyst

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A large, national financial institution is seeking an experienced GRC Analyst to support its expanding Cybersecurity Risk & Compliance program. This role is part of a major enterprise transformation involving migration to Azure Cloud and Data Center Colocation Services
. As the organization continues to scale, the cybersecurity function is expected to significantly grow, offering strong long-term career opportunities.

This position begins as a 4‑6 month contract with the intention to convert to full‑time employment based on performance.

• Must Have:
  • 5+ years as an IT Risk Analyst, GRC Analyst, or IT Compliance professional
  • Proven experience:
    • Building and maintaining risk controls
    • Updating control libraries
    • Maintaining risk registers
    • Conducting IT risk assessments
  • Strong documentation skills:
    • Policies
    • Standards
    • Procedures
    • Job aids
  • Experience developing KPIs/KRIs for risk and compliance programs
  • Strong understanding of security controls, information security, and risk frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS, etc.)
• Nice to Have:
  • Experience with SSPM (SaaS Security Posture Management) or CSPM initiatives
  • Background in financial services or large enterprise environments
  • Experience with Crowd Strike Falcon Shield or similar tooling
  • Exposure to configuration management or cloud governance

• Drafting and updating policies, standards, procedures, and job aids
• Supporting governance activities related to cloud security posture
• Developing and maintaining KPIs/KRIs tied to risk and compliance performance
• Assisting with communication plans, awareness materials, and rollout documentation
• Contributing to risk assessments and control design for new cloud technologies
• Partnering with internal teams and vendors to support day‑to‑day SSPM operations

• Opportunity to contribute to a large-scale enterprise cloud transformation
• Cybersecurity organization is significantly scaling, providing long-term growth paths
• Direct role in the rollout of a new enterprise-wide SSPM solution
• High visibility within a top‑tier financial institution

• Hybrid work model:
  Onsite 3 days/week in the Buffalo area
• Fast‑paced, collaborative setting with cross‑functional security, engineering, and operations teams
• Mix of project execution and ongoing governance responsibilities

This role is replacing a previous contractor who did not meet performance expectations. The team is seeking someone who can quickly contribute, produce high‑quality documentation, and support the SSPM program's success.

Contract position based out of Buffalo, NY.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 – $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan—Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available;
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents);
Short- and long‑term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Hybrid position in Buffalo, NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 13, 2026.

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