Virtual Information Security Policy Analyst

Become a trusted guardian of data integrity in a fully remote role that prioritizes information security, proactive governance, and global policy alignment. We seek a Virtual Information Security Policy Analyst to take ownership of our cybersecurity documentation, compliance protocols, and enterprise risk assessments. This remote role provides a yearly compensation of $112,109 and is designed for professionals who thrive in detail-oriented environments, communicate clearly, and understand the strategic value of security documentation.

You’ll help define and implement structured, consistent policy frameworks that empower teams to operate confidently across distributed settings. By contributing to control documentation, compliance protocols, and process improvement, you will actively support the company’s ongoing efforts to stay resilient and audit-ready in an evolving regulatory landscape.

• Author, revise, and standardize cybersecurity documentation across departments
• Align materials with established frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA
• Build document templates and glossaries to ensure clear language and consistent formatting
• Track and implement updates from compliance reviews, stakeholder input, and regulatory shifts
• Maintain document control processes to ensure version accuracy and accessibility
• Translate technical practices into easy-to-follow internal protocols

• Conduct gap assessments to identify policy misalignments or outdated content
• Collaborate with teams to close documentation gaps and support regulatory submissions
• Prepare artifacts for audits and compliance validation efforts
• Help develop and maintain internal governance playbooks, escalation protocols, and onboarding guides
• Document enforcement mechanisms and ensure they reflect control implementation accurately

• Partner with cybersecurity, legal, privacy, and engineering teams to validate documentation
• Deliver policy briefings or training sessions to promote organizational understanding
• Participate in retrospectives and incident debriefs to support policy revisions
• Engage with vendors and service providers to assess alignment with internal documentation standards
• Support internal initiatives that connect data protection with transparency and ethical governance

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Risk Management, IT, or a related field
• At least 3 years in cybersecurity documentation, policy management, or governance roles
• Firm grasp of data security laws and frameworks, including SOX, PCI DSS, and industry-specific guidelines
• Proven ability to translate complex topics into structured and user-friendly policies
• Familiarity with platforms such as Confluence, Notion, or SharePoint for policy lifecycle management

• Advanced degree or industry certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CRISC
• Experience applying policies in cloud-native or agile software environments
• Previous involvement in policy audits, risk assessments, or technical writing for compliance projects
• Background working with security tooling and control documentation in SaaS or IaaS setups

Your expertise in documentation will strengthen the organization’s ability to identify and address security gaps, stay audit-ready, and maintain trust with clients and regulators. Your structured approach will improve internal awareness of expectations and help various departments adhere to standards. By maintaining clarity, consistency, and accessibility in documentation, your work will foster a…