Job Title: IT Risk Analyst
City and State: Huntley, IL
Pay Rate: $85,000 - $100,000/year
Schedule/Shift: 1st Shift
Employment Type: Direct Hire Placement
Summary:
The IT Risk Analyst is responsible for assessing, prioritizing, and mitigating IT and cybersecurity risks that impact organizational systems, data, and operations. This role supports risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, compliance initiatives, and security awareness efforts to strengthen the organization's overall cybersecurity posture.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct IT and cybersecurity risk assessments to identify, analyze, and prioritize risks across systems and business processes.
- Evaluate security controls, perform gap assessments against frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC 2, and recommend improvements.
- Analyze vulnerability scan results, support system hardening initiatives, and partner with IT teams to remediate identified risks.
- Participate in incident response activities, including investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and documentation.
- Prepare risk reports, support vendor security reviews, and deliver cybersecurity awareness and risk management training.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 2-3 years of experience in IT risk, cybersecurity, IT audit, compliance, or a related discipline.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, evaluating IT controls, identifying gaps, and developing remediation strategies.
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC 2, as well as vulnerability management and incident response practices.
- Preferred certifications include Security+, CISSP, CISM, or CISA; experience with GRC tools, SIEM platforms, or manufacturing environments is a plus.
Benefits:
- Medical Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision/Eyewear plan
- IL Paid Leave Hours
- 401k
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug reimbursement
- Short-term disability
- Referral bonuses
Four Ways To Apply for this position: (pick one)
- Email your resume to crystallakeil@expresspros.com
- Apply online and submit the application to the Crystal Lake, IL location
- Call or text at 815-788-8556
- Visit our office at 580 E. Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 or 750 S. 8th St. West Dundee, IL 60118
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