Junior Privacy Analyst
ZEN STRATEGICS LLC
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per year
Job Level
Junior
Tech Stack
Cyber Security
About the role
- Support the development, review, and maintenance of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), System of Records Notices (SORNs), and other compliance documentation
- Assist in privacy compliance activities under the Privacy Act of 1974, E-Government Act of 2002, and OMB privacy directives
- Map and assess organizational policies and procedures against NIST 800-37, 800-53, 800-122, 800-171, and 800-53 Rev. 4/Rev. 5 controls
- Conduct initial privacy risk assessments and track remediation actions
- Support integration of privacy requirements into the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) process
- Contribute to training, awareness, and reporting activities related to privacy risks and compliance obligations
- Assist with preparing responses to audits, data calls, and inquiries from CFTC leadership or oversight bodies
- Work with senior privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance staff to identify and mitigate privacy risks
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems, Law/Policy, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of relevant privacy, compliance, or information security experience
- Knowledge of federal privacy requirements and NIST 800 series standards (including Rev. 4 & Rev. 5)
- Familiarity with RMF, ATO processes, and control families related to privacy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- U.S. citizenship required
- Preferred: Experience supporting federal agencies such as CFTC, SEC, Treasury, DHS, or DoD
- Preferred: Familiarity with FISMA, CMMC, or other compliance frameworks
- Preferred: Privacy certifications (CIPP/G, CIPM, or CAP) or security certifications (Security+, CAP, CISSP-Associate)
- Understanding of data governance, privacy engineering, or Zero Trust frameworks
Benefits
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Hard skills
Privacy Impact AssessmentsSystem of Records NoticesNIST 800-37NIST 800-53NIST 800-122NIST 800-171Risk Management FrameworkAuthorization to Operateprivacy risk assessmentsdata governance
Soft skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communication
Certifications
CIPP/GCIPMCAPSecurity+CISSP-Associate