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Yochana

Risk Management Specialist

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Austin, United states

Freelance

07-10-2025

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Job Specifications

Job Title: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst

Location : Austin, TX

Type : Contract

Key Responsibilities:

Governance
Develop, maintain, and enforce IT security policies, standards, and procedures.
Support internal governance frameworks and ensure alignment with industry best practices.
Assist in the implementation of security awareness programs.
Risk Management
Identify, assess, and monitor IT and business risks.
Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
Maintain risk registers and track remediation efforts.
Compliance
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOX).
Coordinate internal and external audits and support audit readiness.
Monitor and report on compliance status and gaps.
Control Implementation
Work with cross-functional teams to implement technical and administrative controls.
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and recommend improvements.
Reporting & Documentation
Prepare reports for management on risk posture, compliance status, and audit findings.
Maintain documentation related to policies, procedures, and compliance activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Strong experience in GRC, IT audit, or cybersecurity.
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO, COBIT).
Experience with GRC tools (e.g., RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC, MetricStream).
Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer are a plus

About the Company

Yochana: Your Trusted Workforce Partner Across North America & Beyond For over 15 years, Yochana has been a leading talent acquisition firm, connecting businesses with top professionals across industries. Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, we specialize in temporary workforce solutions, permanent placements, contract-to-hire, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) across the USA, Canada, Mexico, and India. At Yochana, we go beyond traditional hiring agencies--our customized recruitment strategies and AI-driven ... Know more