Information Security Risk Analyst

Job Title: Information Security Risk Analyst
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Location:

Remote
Position Type: Direct Hire

Talent Fish is casting a line for an Information Security Risk Analyst. This is a Direct Hire role that can sit remotely. This position exists to play a critical role within the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team, executing and enhancing the organization's information security risk management program. The analyst will independently conduct risk analysis on information systems, platforms, and processes in accordance with established regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and industry standards, leading and contributing to the identification, assessment, documentation, mitigation, and communication of information security risks across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree required in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security risk management, or audit; healthcare industry experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with risk assessment methodologies, auditing, information security practices, and familiarity with risk management platforms and risk registers.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and industry best practices for maintaining compliance with HIPAA, NIST, and other relevant healthcare regulations and standards.
• One or more of the following certifications required, or must be obtained within 12 months of hire: CRISC, CISM, CISA, or any other applicable certification.
• Ability to lead and structure risk assessments with limited supervision, and manage multiple concurrent assessments and projects in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
• Experience preparing both detailed technical risk reports and executive-level summaries tailored to varied audiences.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into business-relevant language for leadership audiences.
• Experience tracking audit findings, third-party vendor risks, and remediation efforts, and analyzing contractual security language to identify risk exposure.

• Lead and conduct comprehensive information security risk analysis for IT assets, applications, processes, medical devices, and third-party vendors.
• Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities affecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ePHI and other confidential or sensitive information, ensuring alignment with HIPAA Security Rule requirements and other applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST).
• Lead and manage risk management initiatives based on analysis of outcomes, including maintaining the organization's risk register and scoring methodology.
• Oversee corrective action plans (CAPs), penetration testing results, audit findings, and risk treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with IT partners and key stakeholders to prioritize, implement, and track remediation efforts.
• Monitor regulatory changes and industry threats to proactively identify emerging risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and document findings.
• Contribute to risk reporting, including executive dashboards, and participate in risk acceptance processes and governance reviews.
• Contribute to the development, review, and improvement of cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures, and evaluate policy exceptions for governance committees.
• Enhance the organization's cybersecurity awareness and training efforts by communicating risk insights to technical and non-technical audiences.

The expected salary range for this position is $105,000-$110,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. This role also qualifies for comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off. Talent Fish is committed to pay transparency and equal opportunity. The salary range provided is in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.
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