Freelance Security Risk Assessment Jobs in Colorado

General Purpose

The Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst performs day to day management of information technology risk and regulations, including Business Continuity Management and Vendor Management. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Develops an understanding of Alpine Bank’s Information Security policies, procedures, and Information Security risk assessments.
• Assists with processes for relevant IT audits (e.g. FDIC, HIPAA, etc.).
• Works closely with internal and external IT contacts to plan, conduct, and review the results of security audits on new and existing systems.
• Maintains Alpine Bank’s policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Manages day to day of the Business Continuity Management programs:
  • Crisis Management Program
  • Crisis Communication Plan
  • Incident Response Program
  • Disaster Recovery Program
  • Business Continuity Program
• Documents all events and incidents.
• Evaluates business continuity risks.
• Collaborates to continuously improve the existing international guidelines and regulations.
• Supports the execution of Vendor Management activities across the organization.
• Works closely with training and location staff security awareness training.
• Works closely with Data Owners, Data Custodians, and users to monitor and address business continuity risk.
• Works closely with other Information Security staff, the IT department, multiple outside departments, Alpine Bank employee’s and software vendors.
• Regular and reliable on-site attendance is required as an essential function of this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Able to make decisions without constant supervision.
• Good critical thinking skills.
• Detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks effectively, and able to multi-task.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork ethics.
• Willing to be active in department and bank functions and willing to help with projects.
• Exhibits a positive attitude.
• Able and willing to work outside of normal schedule during upgrades or system outages.

Education or Formal Training:

• High School Diploma, or General Education Diploma (GED) equivalent, required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Colorado Driver’s License required.

The successful candidate will need to obtain the following training within 12 months of hire.

• Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute (CBCI)
• CompTIA Tech+ certification or higher.

Experience:

• Prior experience with Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Risk Management, Compliance, Policy Management, Project Management, or Third-Party Risk Management is preferred, but not required.      
• Banking experience preferred but not required.

Working Conditions

Working Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. After successful training in the role, the role may allow for a hybrid schedule to include remote and in office work, but may change at management discretion. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and multifunction printers.  Travel to conferences, meetings and branch locations on a regular basis may be necessary.  Additional requirements include occasional application updates on weekends or evenings.

Physical Activities:

These are representative of those which must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is largely a sedentary role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Employee also may have to lift up to 25 lbs.

Note:   This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Starting Rate of Pay is from $21.50 to $29.30 per hour, depending on experience and location.

For an overview of our employee benefits please visit: Alpine Bank Careers Page

Position anticipated to close July 31, 2026, or until filled.