- About the Role
- We are seeking a hands-on Security Analyst to help to drive the implementation and maturity of its NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 program. This role combines cybersecurity, governance, risk, compliance (GRC), and project management responsibilities.
- The ideal candidate will execute remediation activities, develop security documentation, implement and validate controls, manage risk-related activities, and coordinate efforts across technical and business stakeholders. Success in this role is measured by completed tasks, documented evidence, and measurable program progress.
- Responsibilities
- Develop, update, and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards aligned with NIST CSF 2.0.
- Implement, validate, and document security controls across cloud and SaaS environments.
- Collect, organize, and maintain audit-ready evidence and compliance documentation.
- Manage and maintain NIST CSF Current and Target Profiles and control mappings.
- Perform vendor and third-party risk assessments and track remediation activities.
- Support customer security questionnaires, due diligence requests, and RFP responses.
- Create and manage project plans, timelines, dependencies, and remediation roadmaps.
- Track risks, exceptions, and remediation efforts through closure.
- Deliver weekly status reports and executive-level program updates.
- Establish repeatable processes and operational governance practices for long-term sustainability.
- Required Qualifications
- 3–6 years of experience in Information Security, IT Risk, or GRC.
- Experience supporting security framework implementations or audit programs such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS Controls, or similar.
- Working knowledge of NIST CSF 2.0, including Functions, Categories, Subcategories, Organizational Profiles, and Implementation Tiers.
- Hands-on experience securing cloud and SaaS environments.
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience implementing and documenting security controls, including access management, logging and monitoring, configuration management, and data protection.
- Experience conducting vendor risk assessments and maintaining risk registers.
- Strong project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and drive initiatives with minimal supervision.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, Security+, CCSP, CCSK, AWS Security Specialty, or Azure SC-100.
- PMP, CAPM, or similar project management certification.
- Experience responding to customer security reviews and vendor due diligence assessments.
- Familiarity with GRC platforms and compliance management tools.
- Experience with automation or scripting for evidence collection.
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Security Analyst – NIST CSF 2.0 Program
Praxis
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