
Security Analyst – Risk
Grainger
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Lake Forest • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $67,900 - $113,200 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Perform information security risk assessments, control testing, and security reviews across systems, applications, and processes
- Support compliance efforts by assessing alignment with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry frameworks such as NIST CSF, PCI DSS 4.0, and related standards, and by assisting in the identification and tracking of remediation activities
- Contribute to third-party risk management activities, including reviewing vendor security documentation, conducting risk assessments, and supporting risk rating, issue tracking, and risk acceptance processes
- Support technology initiatives—such as new system implementations, cloud services, and process changes—by identifying potential risks and control gaps and advising on mitigation strategies
- Work independently on assigned assessments while escalating complex risks as needed, contributing to continuous improvement of the organization’s information security risk management program
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 2-4 years of experience in information security, technology risk, cybersecurity, GRC, internal audit, or risk advisory roles
- Working knowledge of information security and risk frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, or similar standards
- Experience conducting risk assessments, control reviews, and gap analyses across applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, or business processes
- Familiarity with third-party and vendor risk management, including review of security questionnaires, SOC reports, and other assurance artifacts
- Ability to document findings clearly and communicate technical risks in business-focused language
- Experience supporting audits, regulatory examinations, or compliance initiatives in collaboration with internal audit, legal, and compliance teams
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assessments concurrently
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
- 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools
- Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents
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Hard Skills & Tools
information security risk assessmentscontrol testingsecurity reviewsrisk assessmentsNIST CSFPCI DSS 4.0NIST 800-53gap analysesthird-party risk managementvendor security documentation
Soft Skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillstime-management skillscommunication skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information SecurityBachelor’s degree in Information SystemsBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Risk Management