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# Sr. IT Risk Analyst

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Privacy Controls, Information Technology, Data Management, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/540037945EF343F9AB6D7103727196E1/job/

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)

5+ years of experience in information security (focus on architecture/engineering)

Strong experience with ATO (Authorization to Operate) processes

Expertise with NIST standards, FISMA, and federal security regulations

Experience conducting risk assessments and security impact analyses

Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and configuration analysis

Experience creating and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs) and compliance documentation

Strong understanding of IT security & privacy controls

Experience coordinating across vendors, stakeholders, and program owners

Strong communication skills (technical + non-technical audiences) CISSP, CISM, or similar security certifications

Experience as an Information Security Officer (ISO) on federal programs

Experience using CSAM tools

Experience overseeing penetration testing projects

Proven ability to streamline ATO timelines

Incident response coordination experience across multiple teams

## Description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior IT Risk and Compliance Analyst for a leading research and data organization. This candidate will join a specialized security and compliance team responsible for ensuring systems meet rigorous government and corporate security standards. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in ATO processes, risk assessments, and federal compliance frameworks, and will play a key role in guiding cross-functional teams through security requirements, documentation, and audits. This is a highly impactful role supporting mission-driven projects, offering exposure to complex security environments and the opportunity to influence enterprise-level compliance strategy.


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