IT Security Governance Analyst || Richmond, VA || Remote

IT Security Governance Analyst || Richmond, VA || Remote || Contract || In-Person Interview

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced IT Security Governance Analyst to support cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and audit activities. The ideal candidate will assess security risks, review compliance with security standards, maintain risk documentation, and coordinate remediation activities across IT teams and business stakeholders.
Conduct security risk assessments, control reviews, and compliance assessments.
Maintain risk registers, assessment records, audit evidence, and corrective-action plans.
Apply security frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 and relevant regulatory requirements.
Support IT audits, privacy reviews, data classification, and security policies and procedures.
Prepare compliance reports, risk summaries, and management briefings.
Coordinate security awareness training and evaluate risks associated with emerging technologies and AI.
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT security governance, or risk management.
~3+ years of experience performing security risk assessments, compliance reviews, or GRC activities.
~3+ years of experience conducting security control assessments, supporting IT audits, and tracking remediation activities.
~5+ years of experience preparing security documentation, policies, procedures, and assessment reports.
~ Experience with Archer GRC or similar GRC platforms.
Experience in third-party risk management, business impact analysis, privacy reviews, and AI governance.
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Candidates with strong cybersecurity governance, risk assessment, and compliance experience are encouraged to apply.