Information Security Risk Analyst

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for an Information Security Risk Analyst with our enterprise client in San Francisco, CA or Los Angeles, CA OR Salt Lake City, UT. This is a 12-month contract with a potential for extension or perm conversion. 

Pay: $65.00 - $75.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.

Description:

The Deputy CISO is seeking two Cyber Risk Analysts — one with a focus on Governance and another specializing in Technical Risk Assessments. Both roles support the broader enterprise risk strategy, helping the organization identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across cloud and on-premise environments.

Role A - Governance-Focused Cyber Risk Analyst

• Support and enforce governance processes within the cybersecurity program.

• Contribute to the implementation and maintenance of security policies and procedures.

• Ensure alignment with frameworks such as FISMA and NIST 800-53/837.

• Partner with business and IT teams to ensure adherence to the Federal Reserve’s risk and compliance standards.

• Participate in control testing, documentation, and risk reporting activities.

• Support the development of internal risk management dashboards and reports.

Role B - Technical Risk Assessment Analyst

• Conduct technical security risk assessments across applications, systems, and cloud environments.

• Apply frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and NIST 800-53/837 to evaluate control effectiveness.

• Analyze and interpret security testing results and translate them into actionable risk remediation plans.

• Provide guidance on secure architecture, configuration, and vulnerability mitigation.

• Partner with development and infrastructure teams to embed secure practices in technical implementations.