Lead Cybersecurity GRC, DB/BC Analyst

USNH Okinawa

. Lead Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance functions for the University System of New Hampshire .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeDurham • New Hampshire • United StatesSenior💰 $69,560 - $124,580 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance, with a strong focus on risk management frameworks, compliance standards, and policy development. Capable of leading cybersecurity initiatives, conducting risk assessments, and delivering training programs in a higher education environment.

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Cybersecurity GovernanceRisk Management FrameworksCompliance Standards (CMMC, FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA, PCI DSS)Cybersecurity Policy DevelopmentDisaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentIncident ResponseQuantitative Risk MeasuresPolicy Drafting and ReviewThird-Party Vendor Security AssessmentInformation Handling StandardsPhishing Awareness ActivitiesRisk Register ManagementProject ManagementCybersecurity Awareness Training

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationTime ManagementCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

GSECSSCPSecurity+

Industry Keywords

NIST CSFHigher EducationCybersecurity ComplianceIT Contingency PlanningBusiness Continuity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance functions for the University System of New Hampshire
Coordinate use of risk management frameworks such as NIST CSF to assess security posture
Support compliance with CMMC, FERPA, GLBA, HIPAA, and PCI DSS
Prepare quantitative risk and compliance measures for the CISO and CIO
Oversee cybersecurity policy and standards drafting, review, publication, and annual maintenance cycles
Coordinate cybersecurity policy and standard exception processes and maintain exception records
Oversee third-party vendor security assessment and review programs
Coordinate contracted risk assessments, including scheduling, communication, and recordkeeping
Perform internal risk assessments and risk analysis of USNH systems and services
Assist with risk register management and periodic risk metrics reporting
Develop information handling standards and procedures for regulated information
Assist with disaster recovery and business continuity plan development, implementation, and testing
Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness and training programs
Administer phishing awareness activities, simulations, deployment, measurement, and reporting
Support cybersecurity incident response recordkeeping, tracking, reporting, after-action reviews, training, drills, and testing
Support other information security and information technology projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience in information technology/cybersecurity field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Broad cybersecurity knowledge
Knowledge of IT contingency planning, including disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident response
Experience working in managed project teams
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to compose and present material communicating difficult concepts
Ability to develop and present information, ideas, and instructions with minimal oversight
Sound judgment within generally defined practices and processes
Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Effective time management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Experience in higher education preferred
Cybersecurity certifications such as GSEC, SSCP, or Security+ preferred
Experience creating policies or standards within an enterprise IT organization preferred
Resume/CV, cover letter, and writing sample required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

More information on benefits is available through the USNH Employee Benefits program
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