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Security Engineer (Senior Level)

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$115.70K - $158.70K/yr

High-impact and high-risk remediation requiring senior engineering analysis and judgment. * Planned firewall, firmware, and infrastructure security updates on an approved cadence. * Availability ...

Security Guard

Oakland, CA · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Supervise high-risk activities such as the loading and unloading cannabis products, ensuring ... Coordinate with external security contractors, law enforcement, and emergency responders as ...

Security Contract Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$137.50K - $167.30K/yr

Our leadership team is an exceptional group of Government contracting professionals. gTANGIBLE is ... to high-risk security responsibilities. * A minimum education requirement of a bachelor's degree ...

Security Contract Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$146.10K - $177.80K/yr

Our leadership team is an exceptional group of Government contracting professionals. gTANGIBLE is ... to high-risk security responsibilities. * A minimum education requirement of a bachelor's degree ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for high risk security contracting in the United States is $50.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.87 and $60.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Information Security Contractor - GRC / Third-Party Risk

Prophecy Technologies

Remote

Contractor

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Information Security Contractor specializing in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM). The role involves performing vendor risk assessments, analyzing security controls, and ensuring compliance with security frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams including Legal, Procurement, IT, and Security Operations to identify risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and strengthen the organization's information security posture.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and GRC initiatives across the organization.
  • Conduct end-to-end vendor risk assessments covering SaaS, technology vendors, and supply chain partners.
  • Perform technical reviews of architectures, applications, and cloud environments for security risks.
  • Identify control gaps and provide clear risk mitigation recommendations.
  • Perform SOC 2 control assessments, evaluating design and operating effectiveness of security controls.
  • Communicate SOC 2 findings, risk exposure, and remediation strategies to stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and other security frameworks.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, IT, Privacy, Audit, and Security Operations teams for risk evaluation and remediation tracking.
  • Maintain and administer GRC platforms for risk assessment, reporting, and tracking.
  • Develop risk dashboards, metrics, and reports for leadership and governance teams.
  • Contribute to updates of information security policies, standards, and governance processes.
  • Manage multiple risk assessments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills & Experience
  • Strong experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM).
  • Hands-on experience with GRC platforms such as RSA Archer, Onspring, BitSight, UpGuard, SecurityScorecard, or ServiceNow.
  • Experience performing vendor risk assessments and security control evaluations.
  • Strong knowledge of SOC 2 control frameworks and audit processes.
  • Experience with enterprise security policies and compliance standards such as ISO 27001.
  • Ability to perform technical architecture and security control reviews.
  • Strong documentation, reporting, and risk communication skills.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams across security, compliance, legal, and IT operations.

Competencies
  • Strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to translate technical security findings into business-level recommendations.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple assessments simultaneously.