Governance, Risk & Compliance Analyst – Contract-to-Hire

SunSoft Online

GRC Analyst supporting an Arizona state agency's technology division. Performing risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and compliance documentation in hybrid Phoenix setting.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40 - $46 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk assessments, compliance frameworks, and security standards, with a strong focus on NIST 800-53 R5 and Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience. Proficient in generating findings reports and managing security documentation while ensuring adherence to relevant regulations.

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NIST 800-53 R5Risk Management Framework (RMF)Windows/Unix Environment ExperienceCISSP CertificationIRS Pub 1075 Compliance

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentAudit ReviewIncident ReportingSecurity DocumentationCompliance Research

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCCSPGSTRTGSNACAP

Industry Keywords

HIPAAHITRUSTCJISMARS-ESecurity Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform risk assessments and audit reviews
Generate findings reports, POA&Ms, and non-compliance documentation
Review and manage security plans, audit plans, and risk documentation
Investigate suspicious network activity and generate incident reports
Research security standards, laws, and regulations to ensure compliance
Work across business units on requirements, data flows, and enterprise information policies
Participate in an in-person interview within a week of the close
Complete HireRight background check and drug screening

Requirements

What you’ll need

Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 R5, must-have and required on the resume
Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience
Windows/Unix environment experience
Familiarity with IRS Pub 1075, HIPAA/HITRUST, CJIS, and MARS-E compliance frameworks
Bachelor's degree required
Living within approximately 1 hour of Phoenix
City must appear on the resume
Eligible to convert to a permanent full-time employee
Must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder for conversion; the state cannot sponsor visas
Time-limited work authorization does not qualify
Preferred: project management experience
Preferred: CISSP, CCSP, GSTRT, GSNA, or CAP certification
Available to work Monday-Friday days
Able to start within two weeks of offer
Able to complete HireRight background check and drug screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in the State's remote work program
Contract-to-hire opportunity with the goal of conversion to a permanent state position