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Technology & Cybersecurity Risk Management Analyst

Orangepeople
3 days ago
Contract
On-site
Plano, Texas, United States
$50 - $55 USD hourly
We are on the hunt for a talented Technology & Cybersecurity Risk Management (T&CRM) Engineer who supports the T&CRM program by analyzing technology and cybersecurity risks, conducting risk assessments, leading risk-related initiatives, and enhancing risk management processes. This role helps identify, visualize, and reduce technology and cybersecurity risks while guiding stakeholders through risk-based decision-making.
Core Responsibilities:
  • Conduct risk intake, assessments, triage sessions, and stakeholder risk discussions.
  • Assess technology and cybersecurity risks using NIST, COBIT, and ISO frameworks.
  • Identify, document, and evaluate inherent, residual, and emerging technology risks.
  • Review controls and evaluate their effectiveness in mitigating identified risks.
  • Map risks to controls and applicable framework and policy requirements.
  • Facilitate control walkthroughs and risk discussions with control owners and stakeholders.
  • Document risk statements, controls, evidence, and assessment results in governance tools and Word/Excel/PPT.
  • Develop risk treatment recommendations and track remediation activities through closure.
  • Escalate overdue actions, unresolved risks, and significant control or compliance concerns.
  • Prepare executive-ready risk reports, dashboards, and governance presentation materials.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
  • Technology and Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Demonstrates a solid understanding of security controls, threats, and risk concepts. NIST, COBIT, and ISO 27001 framework knowledge.
  • Risk Assessment & Analysis: Ability to identify, assess, and document technology and cybersecurity risks and control gaps. Understanding of control design, control effectiveness, and risk mitigation concepts.
  • Project Management: Effectively plans, tracks, and executes work across multiple concurrent initiatives.
  • Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Works effectively with cross‑functional teams and external partners.
  • Communication: Clearly communicates technical risk information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Attention to Detail: Produces accurate, well‑documented assessments and maintains reliable risk records.
  • Tool proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Copilot. ServiceNow.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity or technology risk management, IT risk, cybersecurity, compliance, or related discipline.
  • Foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk assessment methodologies, and common security control frameworks.
  • Experience supporting projects or initiatives that require coordination across multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document risks and recommendations.
Key Success Factors:
  • Comfortable navigating conversations with Control Owners and stakeholders.
  • Clear and structured articulation of technology risks and controls.
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation quality.
  • Willingness to learn and grow within a Technology & Cybersecurity Risk Management function.
  • Collaborative mindset across technical and non-technical teams.
Benefits:
  • 401(k).
  • Dental Insurance.
  • Health insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
  • The salary will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.
  • Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
  • Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
  • Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.
About us:
At OP, we help you harness the power of technology for maximum impact. A technology consulting and solutions company, we offer advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields including AI, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and beyond. For nearly two decades, we've been challenging the status quo of the consulting industry serving up fresh, ingenious thinking through a radically lean structure. Together, this strategy delivers unprecedented performance at an unparalleled pace for faster results that propel your business forward.