As a Cybersecurity Governance Analyst, you will be responsible for key cybersecurity initiatives including driving security awareness and training initiatives, serving as a key point of contact for internal and external security inquiries, and performing technology security reviews. This role bridges technical security, governance, and business communication to ensure security risks are understood and clearly communicated to stakeholders, customers, and partners.
You are- Passionate about cybersecurity topics and providing awareness to end users
- Curious about relevant technology risks (emerging technology, current events, etc.) and their impact on business functions
- Driven to accelerate impact and lead change
- Detail oriented
- Flexible and resourceful in managing multiple priorities
- An excellent communicator with the ability to explain security concepts in simple, business relevant terms
- Able to effectively collaborate within your own team and across the organization
You have- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of experience in information security, risk, or GRC-related roles
- Experience with security awareness programs and/or training delivery
- Experience responding to RFPs, security questionnaires, or customer due diligence requests
- Experience performing security assessments and identifying corrective actions for remediation
- Strong understanding of control frameworks and regulatory expectations (e.g., NIST CSF/800-53, MAR, COBIT, SOC 2, NYDFS, etc.)
- Experience developing professional deliverables intended for executive audiences
- Experience working with and assessing public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Understanding of Artificial Intelligence related risks and security considerations
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CRISC, Security+, CCSP) or demonstrated progress toward one
You willSecurity Awareness Training and Enterprise Engagement- Assist in the development and delivery of a comprehensive cybersecurity training and awareness program tailored to diverse audiences across the organization
- Promote a culture of security through engaging campaigns, simulations, and targeted education
- Foster a risk-aware, security-conscious culture across teams
Customer Security Responses and Coordination - Contribute to security sections of RFPs, due diligence requests, and customer questionnaires
- Partner with Sales, Legal, and Compliance teams to provide accurate and consistent responses
- Maintain a centralized knowledge base of reusable, approved security responses
- Support customer calls or meetings to address security-related questions
Technology Security Reviews- Perform application and system security assessments
- Identify control gaps and provide actionable remediation recommendations
- Cleary communicate output of results, risks identified, and remediation requirements
- Partner with stakeholders to track and manage remediation efforts
- Research and recommend controls and mitigants to address evolving cyber risks
Security Program & Project Governance- Track and manage a portfolio of security governance initiatives
- Establish and maintain project tracking mechanisms
- Identify and escalate delivery risks, issues, and blockers to leadership
Overall Security Enablement - Act as a flexible resource across the Security Governance team, supporting priority initiatives as needed
- Provide input into security tooling, automation, and process improvements
- Other duties as assigned
Reporting RelationshipsAs our Cybersecurity Governance Analyst, you will report to our Head of Cybersecurity Governance who reports to our Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Location - Three days a week at our Guardian office in New York, NY or Bethlehem, PA
Salary Range:$81,580.00 - $122,365.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our PromiseAt Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-BeingAs part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
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