GRC Analyst

About the role

The GRC Analyst is responsible for ensuring the organization's information systems and processes align with established cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory standards. This role conducts in-depth security consultations and risk assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conducts security consultations to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls, identify risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Manages the security exception process by documenting, reviewing, and verifying deviations from established security postures.
• Supports organizational compliance with cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection requirements.
• Performs and prepares risk assessments for software, networks, systems, and third-party vendors.
• Captures, preserves, and documents digital evidence in support of investigations and preservation holds.
• Evaluates new and existing services for compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory obligations.
• Affirms systems and networks for configuration compliance, policy alignment, and potential security gaps.
• Performs independent assessments of management, operational, and technical controls to determine overall effectiveness.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
• In-depth understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills, with the ability to teach and guide others.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying security risks and evaluating mitigation strategies.
• Skilled in using risk assessment and compliance tools, vulnerability scanners, and GRC platforms.
• Ability to effectively interpret and apply security policies, procedures, and technical standards.
• Ability to assess technical environments for compliance with security and privacy requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies, threats, and regulatory landscapes.

Qualifications

None

Skills

• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and document security exceptions.
• Experience with risk assessment and compliance tools.
• Proficiency in network and system architecture.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Adaptability to changing technologies and regulatory landscapes.

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: Yes

Pay

Pay Range: Targeted range of $45,600 - $60,400, depending on education and experience.

Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel

May be required

For Best Consideration

Date: 09/7/2026

Position Introduction

Join OU Information Technology and be part of a team that advances the University of Oklahoma's purpose: We Change Lives. Our work supports student success, research innovation, operational excellence, and meaningful service to our university community. If you are driven to solve complex problems, strengthen critical systems, and use technology to create lasting impact across One OU, we invite you to bring your talent, curiosity, and commitment to a team where your work matters.