Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analyst - Cybersecurity

Pay: 41-45/hour W2

Locations: Uptown Charlotte, NC

Contract Duration: 12-month contract with strong potential to convert to FTE

This Information Security Analyst (Level 2) role supports the Information Protection domain through execution of governance and risk activities. This is a steady-state governance position, not a project delivery role, focused on supporting data protection efforts, enterprise metrics, and policy adherence within a large, highly regulated environment.

The role is ideal for someone with foundational governance, risk, or cybersecurity experience who can execute defined tasks, support governance processes, and contribute to high-quality, audit-ready deliverables. While not heavily technical, a working understanding of technical concepts will help in validating controls and supporting governance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support governance activities related to enterprise data protection requirements, including data at rest and data in flight
• Execute recurring enterprise metric cycles, including data collection, validation, and basic analysis
• Assist in identifying risk and control gaps and support remediation tracking and coordination
• Interpret and apply information security policies and standards within defined processes
• Contribute to the creation of audit-defensible documentation and reporting artifacts
• Support enterprise risk management, reporting, and audit readiness activities
• Track, manage, and update governance work through JIRA and Kanban workflows
• Participate in governance forums and support documentation of outcomes and action items
• Maintain strong attention to detail in all deliverables and follow-through activities

Required Qualifications

• Experience in Governance, Risk, and Controls (GRC), cybersecurity, information security, IT risk, or related field
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to follow defined processes and execute tasks independently with some guidance
• Experience working in large, complex, or regulated enterprise environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Required Tools & Skills

• Experience with JIRA and/or Kanban-based work tracking (highly desired)
• Microsoft Excel (data tracking, basic analysis)
• Microsoft PowerPoint (supporting reporting and presentations)
• Ability to clearly document and communicate governance activities and outcomes