Cybersecurity Risk Analyst

Cybersecurity Risk Analyst

Location: Buffalo, NY (Onsite)

Job Type: Contract to Hire (W2 Only)

Education and Experience Required: Associates degree and a minimum of 7 years relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 7 year relevant work experience. Excellent knowledge of cybersecurity principles relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication and non-repudiation. Proven ability facilitating targeted discussions with peers, line managers and senior management within business unit. Experience conducting research and evaluating information for reliability, validity, objectivity and relevance. Excellent ability communicating complex information, concepts or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written and/or visual means. Experience conducting information searches. Excellent ability to discern protection needs (i.e., security controls) of information systems and networks. Proven ability to design and develop effective risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk). Experience recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems. Excellent ability designing valid and reliable assessments. Experience conducting knowledge mapping. Experience anticipating new security threats.

Education and Experience Preferred: Bachelor's degree. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification or cybersecurity domain-related industry-recognized certification. Knowledge of organizations risk tolerance and/or risk management approach. Knowledge of organizational security policies.