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Risk Analyst - Entry Level

Ideal candidate would reside in Memphis, TN, but open to remote candidates in the United States.

Top Skills' Details

• 0–3 years of experience in information security, IT, risk, compliance, or a related field (internships, academic projects, or certifications count)

• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity and information security principles (CIA triad, access control, threat modeling, incident response basics)

• Microsoft 365 fundamentals - MS-900 certification desired or demonstrated working knowledge of M365 admin tools (Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Defender, Purview)

• Exposure to or basic familiarity with ServiceNow (ticketing, request management, GRC modules, or ITSM workflows)

• CRISC certification preferred or active pursuit of it demonstrates the right commitment to risk-focused work

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable writing clear, professional documentation often

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and follow through on action items

Job Description

• Support ServiceNow GRC operations: assist with ticket triage, policy exception reviews, risk assessment reports, application security posture management and reporting within the ServiceNow platform

• Assist with third-party risk assessments: review vendor submissions, track evidence packets, and support the TPRM process

• Maintain compliance documentation: help document and update policy mapping workbooks, risk registers, and control frameworks (NIST, ISO, HIPAA, GDPR)

• Lead development of SOPs and policies: incident response, configuration management, access control, patching, help desk operations, cloud governance, and data governance

• Support Microsoft 365 security operations: assist with Purview data loss prevention alerts, information protection reviews, and app governance tasks

• Draft process documentation: help build and maintain runbooks, standard operating procedures, and internal knowledge base articles

• Evaluate MFA enforcement, privileged access management, and identity and access controls.

• Track vulnerability management processes and patching cadence.

• Learn and apply GRC tools and frameworks under the guidance of senior team members

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender, or Entra ID / PIM

• Familiarity with HIPAA, GDPR, or PCI-DSS compliance requirements

• Experience with Confluence, or similar project/documentation tools

• Basic understanding of core technology and security concepts, including the following: Networking, Endpoint security, Identity and access management, Vulnerability management

• Academic background in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Memphis, TN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.