Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst; GRC)

Title: Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst (GRC)
Location: Houston, TX, 77024 (hybrid)
Duration: 6-month contract-to-hire
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

INSPYR Solutions is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst to support the Cybersecurity GRC team as a subject matter expert, leading the design, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of enterprise cybersecurity and IT controls, as well as certification programs. This role partners closely with external auditors and internal IT, legal, and business stakeholders to strengthen the organization's security and compliance posture.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Senior Analyst provides guidance to control owners and leadership, mentors junior team members, and ensures alignment between cybersecurity, IT, and business objectives while meeting regulatory, customer, and industry requirements.

• Support and coordinate security certifications and attestations (e.g., Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, DCC, etc.)
• Act as the primary liaison with external assessors, certification bodies, auditors, and internal customers
• Monitor and maintain ongoing compliance with certification requirements and audits, track emerging regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.s
• Develop, implement, and manage enterprise cybersecurity and other IT controls aligned with various frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST SP 800 53, ISO 27001, COBIT, etc.)
• Provide high-level summaries and risk based recommendations for an improved IT controls environment.
• Served as a control framework subject matter expert, advising control owners on compliance requirements, implementation, optimization, and automation.
• Establish and maintain control standards, methodologies, and evidence requirements.s
• Identify issues within the IT controls environment and drive remediation planning and validation.
• Partner with various IT and other business teams to ensure controls are embedded into systems and processes, and support security awareness across technical and business teams
• Identify opportunities for control optimization, automation, and GRC tooling improvement.s
• Mentor anguideto junior analysts and project teams

• Ability to manage cybersecurity controls and compliance requirements
• Understanding of security architecture concepts and controls (including AI)
• Ability to interpret technical controls and translate them into compliance language
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others
• Strong communication, documentation, organizational, and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and documentation discipline
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple initiatives
• Ability to develop compliance dashboards, metrics, and executive reporting

• BA/BS in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field,ld plus at least 6 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, or audit, dit or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Demonstrated experience managing security certification programs, controls design/implementation, and audits end to end
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity controls and frameworks (ISO, NIST, SOC, COBIT)
• Strong stakeholder management, written communication, and reporting skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple-stakeholder initiatives
• Ability to travel periodically

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor
• Hands on experience with GRC tools such as Audit Board (Optro), Up Guard, Service Now, AI tools, etc.
• Understanding of AI frameworks and controls

Technology is our focus, and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, projects, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities.

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