Cybersecurity Analyst

# Cybersecurity Analyst - ICDApply**Job#: 3040649****Job Description:**Cybersecurity Analyst - ICD**Location:** Atlanta, GA (Onsite)\*\* Due to contract requirements, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens. \*\***Role Overview**We are seeking a versatile Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Cybersecurity Analyst to lead the assessment and oversight of business policies, procedures, and operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the organization meets internal requirements and government regulations for the protection of information. The ideal candidate is a smart, humble GRC professional who can evaluate risk, understand technology, and communicate effectively across governance, risk, and compliance functions.Key Responsibilities* Independently assess risk, deviation requests, compensating controls, and business impacts.* Serve as a primary point of contact for complex cybersecurity and compliance inquiries.* Lead the development, review, and maintenance of enterprise-wide security policies, standards, and procedures.* Conduct information technology risk assessments for systems, software, and architectures.* Validate security control implementation to ensure compliance with frameworks such as NIST, DFARS, and CMMC.* Lead or coordinate activities related to audits, assessments, and regulatory reviews.* Mentor junior and mid-level GRC analysts, providing guidance on best practices and professional development.* Interpret and apply laws, regulations, standards, and industry best practices.Required Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information security, or a related field is preferred. An Associate's degree with 7+ years of relevant hands-on experience is also acceptable.**Experience:** 5+ years of progressive GRC experience, including leading or owning GRC initiatives. Broad exposure across governance, risk management, and compliance functions is required.**Technical Skills:*** Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, MacOS, VMs, containers, infrastructure, and security concepts.* Demonstrated experience with vulnerability management processes and tools.* Advanced experience with data analysis and reporting in Excel.* Proven ability to write policies, documentation, and communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.* Experience with compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171, PCI, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or SOC.* One or more intermediate or advanced cybersecurity/GRC certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA).Preferred Qualifications* Master’s degree in a related field.* Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks like NIST 800-53/171, CMMC, and MITRE ATT&CK.* Demonstrated experience leading audit, assessment, or certification efforts.* Proficiency with Atlassian Confluence and Jira.Additional Information* Travel requirements are less than 10%.Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Atlanta, GA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** July 2, 2026**Pay Range:** $57 - $67 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr