Senior Cyber Risk Analyst

Columbus, OH

Job Title: Cyber Risk Analyst – Senior

Location: Columbus, OH (Hybrid – Onsite 2 days/week, 3 days/week starting Sept 1)

Contract Length: Through End of Year (Contract-to-Hire potential)

Pay Rate: $45.00 – $51.00/hr (W2)

Work Authorization: Must be a U.S. Citizen. No visa transfers, sponsorships, C2C, or 1099.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Cyber Risk Analyst to lead and execute Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Cyber Assessment programs within a critical infrastructure environment. The successful candidate will assess vendor risks, manage risk platforms (Archer and Fortress), and collaborate with multiple departments to provide visibility into third-party cybersecurity postures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the Cyber Assessments program, including supplier control assessments via Archer and Fortress.

  • Coordinate and execute vendor risk profiling as part of onboarding and renewal processes.

  • Develop and maintain dashboards, metrics, and reporting related to third-party cyber risks.

  • Partner with Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, Compliance, and Innovation teams to embed risk visibility into business processes.

  • Advance Archer RSA adoption across business units for risk, compliance, and policy monitoring.

  • Support audit responses, risk exception tracking, and corrective action planning.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required.

  • 6+ years of experience in Third Party Risk Management and cybersecurity risk analysis.

  • Strong understanding of SOC2 reports, vendor control assessments, and NIST 800 CSF.

  • Proficiency with Archer GRC and Fortress platforms.

  • Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally in IT, OT, or regulated industries.

  • Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the utilities, gas, or electric sector.

  • ITIL V4 certification.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and analytics/reporting tools.