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IT GRC Analyst

Placer County

Contract

Auburn, CA

Job description

Information Security Compliance Analyst – Government & Regulatory Focus

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid after onboarding)
Department: Information Security – Governance, Risk & Compliance

We’re looking for an Information Security Compliance Analyst to join a major airline’s Information Security Compliance team. This role focuses on IT compliance and regulatory requirements related to U.S. Government contractors and the Defense Industrial Base. You’ll play a key part in supporting Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) initiatives and driving special projects while navigating multiple priorities.

What You’ll Do

  • Ensure IT systems meet U.S. Government cybersecurity standards
  • Work with compliance frameworks like NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53
  • Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs)
  • Research and interpret new regulatory requirements for leadership
  • Draft and refine security policies and procedures
  • Gather and review evidence for audits and assessments
  • Help implement and manage enterprise-level security controls
  • Collaborate with teams across information security, network architecture, and cloud environments

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience with U.S. Government IT compliance
  • Deep knowledge of NIST cybersecurity frameworks
  • Strong skills in policy writing, security controls, and compliance documentation
  • Ability to work independently and clearly communicate findings to all levels
  • Solid technical understanding of IT domains (security, networks, cloud)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with TSA Joint EA 23-01
  • Practical audit and control testing experience
  • Background in the aviation industry

Desired Certifications

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

At Eight Eleven, our business is people. Relationships are at the center of what we do. A successful partnership is only as strong as the relationship built. We’re your trusted partner for IT hiring, recruiting

and staffing needs.

For over 16 years, Eight Eleven has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customize our search based upon your company's unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation, Eight Eleven finds the people best suited for your business. When you work with us, we work with you. That’s the Eight Eleven promise.

Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Atlanta, GA 30308