Cyber Security Analyst III - (Remote -NC, AZ, VA, TX)

This role can be hired remotely in NC, AZ, VA and TX. 

This position provides cybersecurity risk management and expert support at the highest level of cybersecurity governance and oversight, with primary responsibility for cyber risk identification and mitigation across the organization. The role evaluates risks, identifies control gaps, and partners with stakeholders to implement mitigation strategies that strengthen the organization’s security posture. Serves as a subject matter expert in risk assessment practices and cybersecurity domains, contributes to broader cyber risk oversight, recommends and monitors enhancements to processes and procedures, and provides reporting and analysis in support of strategic objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Cyber Risk Assessments – Leads and supports cybersecurity maturity and risk assessments utilizing industry frameworks, including the Cyber Risk Institute (CRI) Profile, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, and FFIEC guidance. Maps control evidence to framework requirements, evaluates maturity levels, identifies gaps, develops recommendations, and supports remediation planning and tracking.
• Risk Identification and Mitigation – Identifies potential risks across operational, technology, and regulatory domains. Works with stakeholders to define and track remediation plans, ensuring timely and effective resolution of identified issues. Facilitates risk mitigation strategies aligned to business objectives and regulatory standards.
• Framework Application – Applies industry-standard frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, FFIEC guidelines) to assess and benchmark the organization’s risk posture. Conducts gap analyses, interprets requirements, and provides recommendations for closing compliance or control gaps.
• Cyber Technical Expertise – Leverages strong technical knowledge of core cybersecurity domains (e.g., identity and access management, network security, cloud security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and security architecture) to effectively assess risks and validate control implementation. Provides informed insights on technical risk mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Partnership – Collaborates with business, technology, and control owners to communicate assessment results, educate stakeholders on risk management expectations, and promote awareness of cybersecurity risks. Supports a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in risk management practices.
• Monitoring and Reporting – Develops and maintains risk assessment reports and dashboards. Communicates trends, patterns, and emerging risks to leadership, providing transparency into the organization’s cyber risk profile. Tracks remediation progress, escalates overdue actions, and highlights areas requiring additional oversight.
• Continuous Improvement – Maintains awareness of changes in industry standards, threat landscape, and regulatory requirements. Incorporates emerging practices into the organization’s risk assessment methodology, ensuring assessments remain relevant and effective

Minimum Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree and 6 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 10 years' experience in Information Security
Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience performing cybersecurity risk assessments, including scoping, evaluation, gap analysis, and reporting
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and assessment methodologies, including the Cyber Risk Institute (CRI) Profile, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, and FFIEC guidance, with demonstrated experience applying these frameworks within complex and highly regulated organizations.
• Direct experience performing Cyber Risk Institute (CRI) Profile assessments, including control mapping, evidence review, maturity evaluation, gap identification, reporting, and remediation tracking.
• Demonstrated technical expertise across cybersecurity domains including IAM, security architecture, network and cloud security, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management
• Experience identifying risks, defining remediation strategies, and partnering with stakeholders to reduce risk exposure
• In-depth practical knowledge of internal controls, cybersecurity processes, and risk management methodologies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively at multiple levels
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, or similar
• 7–10 years of experience in cybersecurity risk management, or cyber right oversight including direct execution of cyber risk assessments
• 3+ years of experience in a Large Financial Institution or similarly regulated environment
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and expectations related to cybersecurity risk management (e.g., FFIEC, OCC, FRB, NYDFS, HIPAA, state law, and other guidance)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Experience with continuous improvement of risk assessment methodologies and reporting practices

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.   $