Senior Cybersecurity GRC Analyst Posted 06/18/26

Senior Cybersecurity GRC Analyst San Jose, CA 95134

Posted:

06/18/2026

Employment Type:

Contract

Job Number:

31969

Job Location:

Onsite

Industry:

SEMI - Semiconductor

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Senior Cybersecurity GRC Analyst

Position Description:

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Cybersecurity GRC Analyst with our client located in San Jose, CA.

Job Responsibilities:

Governance & Compliance Leadership:

Develop and manage the overarching Compliance Program to ensure alignment with industry standards (e.g., SOC2, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53). Partner with IT Security Operations to ensure security controls are properly designed, implemented, and operating effectively. Lead the end-to-end cybersecurity audit process (internal and external), including the preparation of response documentation and the execution of remediation plans. Develop and distribute high-level information security reports andpliance dashboards to key stakeholders.

Risk Management & Assessment:

Leadprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments across the enterprise, identifying vulnerabilities and rmending prioritized mitigation strategies. Develop and maintain the Corporate Risk Register, tracking risk acceptance, treatment plans, and residual risk. Perform quantitative and qualitative risk analysis to inform executive decision-making and resource allocation.

Identity & Access Governance:

Oversee and collaborate with stakeholders to execute quarterly user access reviews (UAR) and monthly user activity monitoring. Ensure timelypletion, technical accuracy, and rigorous documentation of all access reviews to meet audit requirements. Analyze access trends and "over-privileged" accounts to rmend Least Privilege improvements and role-based access control (RBAC) refinements. Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM): Own and maintain Third-Party Risk Management evaluation practices, ensuring vendors are vetted against corporate security standards to mitigate supply-chain risk.

Policy & Process Engineering:

Author, maintain, and update information security policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure alignment with evolving industry standards. Manage and govern Change Management processes to ensure security stability andpliance during technical transitions.

Job Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of experience managing Cybersecuritypliance programs from inception topletion.

Technical Expertise:

Hands-on experience with SOC 2 and a deep understanding of IT technical security controls.

Framework Proficiency:

Expert knowledge of industry-standard programs (e.g., ISO 27001, CIS v8.1, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, FedRAMP).

Analytical Skills:

Strong analytical thinking with the ability to prioritizeplex tasks within a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Communication:

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and writtenmunication skills, with the ability to work effectively as a team player or independently.

Security Knowledge:

A strong foundation in IT security concepts with a heavy emphasis on Security Risk Assessment.

Certifications:

Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA.

Nice To Have:

Exceptional ability to tailorplex technicalmunication for both technical audiences and non-technical executive leadership.

Job Details:

Job Type:

Contract

Pay Range:

$85 - $95 an hour.

Location:

San Jose, CA (Onsite).

Benefits Package:

Protingent offerspetitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-taxmuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.