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GRC Analyst roles sit at the intersection of governance, risk, and compliance, making them a strong fit for OPT students with backgrounds in information systems, cybersecurity, or business. Most positions qualify as STEM OPT extensions. Cap-exempt employers in finance, healthcare, and tech actively hire for this role year-round.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
Join our team as a GRC Analyst and play a key role in regulatory compliance, IT risk management, security. You'll assess risks, support audits, and develop policies that align with industry standards. If you have a solid IT security background, experience in regulating environments (healthcare/finance), and a proactive mindset, we want to hear from you! Ready to make an impact? Apply now!
Position Summary:
In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring our organization adheres to client and regulatory requirements while identifying and managing technology risks effectively. Work performed by this individual results in the measurable reduction of costs and/or risks relating to risk management and controls. The ideal candidate will possess practical experience across multiple IT and security domains as well as experience working in highly regulated environments, particularly healthcare and financial services. This position may require occasional work after-hours or on weekends. Management reserves the ability to request other functions from this position. Exceptional customer service, written, and oral communication skills are a must.
Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. They are not to be construed as an exclusive list of all job functions performed in this position.
IT Compliance
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Work with Legal, Privacy, and Compliance to monitor and assess client and regulatory requirement changes to ensure that the IT program fulfills client and regulatory obligations.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate, implement, and maintain IT compliance initiatives.
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Assist leadership with development and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures.
Risk Assessment and Management
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Conduct internal and external risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
-
Develop, maintain, and perform outbound assessments to vendors, suppliers, and partners.
-
Evaluate the impact and likelihood of identified risks.
-
Accurately respond to inbound assessments from clients and regulators.
-
Work closely with business units to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
-
Maintain the IT Risk Register.
Audit and Monitoring
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Conduct audits to assess IT compliance with policies, standards, and regulations.
-
Coordinate user entitlement reviews and assist with ensuring data safeguards and controls are in place.
-
Develop and implement monitoring programs to track compliance and risk metrics.
-
Collaborate with internal and external auditors during scheduled audits.
-
Document audit procedures performed ensuring audit methodology is consistently followed and conclusions are appropriately reached.
Security Operations and Incident Response
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Assist cyber incident handling as part of the computer incident response team.
-
Assist in the maintenance, governance, and execution of Threat and Vulnerability Management processes.
-
Assist in the scoping, solution, design, and implementation of operational security projects.
-
Maintain Subject Matter Expertise knowledge in relevant tools and services.
-
Assist in the maintenance and testing of various plans, policies, and procedures for IT and Security, including but not limited to Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity.
Reporting and Communication
- Generate and maintain regular reports for management review, including program level metrics and KPIs.
Education, Skills, Personal Attributes, and Experience Required
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Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or other relevant discipline strongly preferred.
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3+ years of experience working in a similar industry or within a consulting firm.
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Experience reviewing and completing security questionnaires.
-
Experience reviewing compliance and security reports (SOC 2, PCI, ISO, etc.)
-
Experience working cross-functionally to achieve objectives.
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Prior practical experience in one or more of, application security, security threat, and vulnerability management, identify and access management, computer forensics, red-team examinations, and computer incident response strongly preferred.
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Experience performing security and due diligence reviews of vendors.
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In-depth knowledge in information security best practices and frameworks, such as NIST Special Publications and Cyber Security Framework, CIS Controls, ISO/IEC 27000/31000 series, and OWASP.
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Knowledge of common cloud infrastructure platforms and applications (e.g., AWS, Azure, M365) is a plus.
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Proficiency in tools like JIRA and Confluence preferred.
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One or more of the following certifications is preferred: CISA, CRISC, CISSP, SSCP, Security+.
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Proven subscription to the company’s core values of integrity, adaptability, service-focused, accountability, curiosity, and community.
Environment
This position currently functions as a hybrid role working from both home and in-office environments. Any home office setting must be conducive to all guidelines outlined by the organization. This role is required to regularly attend in-person meetings, the frequency of which is determined by management based on departmental or organizational needs.
Work Conditions
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General office working conditions which may require sitting for extended periods of time.
-
Infrequent overnight travel may be required.
Physical and Other Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific vision abilities require the ability to focus distant and near objects clearly. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms to handle, feel and reach as well as operate a personal computer.
Disclaimer
This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required. The organization reserves the right to modify this job description at any time; including assigning or reassigning job duties or eliminating this position at any time.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
Join our team as a GRC Analyst and play a key role in regulatory compliance, IT risk management, security. You'll assess risks, support audits, and develop policies that align with industry standards. If you have a solid IT security background, experience in regulating environments (healthcare/finance), and a proactive mindset, we want to hear from you! Ready to make an impact? Apply now!
Position Summary:
In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring our organization adheres to client and regulatory requirements while identifying and managing technology risks effectively. Work performed by this individual results in the measurable reduction of costs and/or risks relating to risk management and controls. The ideal candidate will possess practical experience across multiple IT and security domains as well as experience working in highly regulated environments, particularly healthcare and financial services. This position may require occasional work after-hours or on weekends. Management reserves the ability to request other functions from this position. Exceptional customer service, written, and oral communication skills are a must.
Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. They are not to be construed as an exclusive list of all job functions performed in this position.
IT Compliance
-
Work with Legal, Privacy, and Compliance to monitor and assess client and regulatory requirement changes to ensure that the IT program fulfills client and regulatory obligations.
-
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate, implement, and maintain IT compliance initiatives.
-
Assist leadership with development and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures.
Risk Assessment and Management
-
Conduct internal and external risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
-
Develop, maintain, and perform outbound assessments to vendors, suppliers, and partners.
-
Evaluate the impact and likelihood of identified risks.
-
Accurately respond to inbound assessments from clients and regulators.
-
Work closely with business units to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
-
Maintain the IT Risk Register.
Audit and Monitoring
-
Conduct audits to assess IT compliance with policies, standards, and regulations.
-
Coordinate user entitlement reviews and assist with ensuring data safeguards and controls are in place.
-
Develop and implement monitoring programs to track compliance and risk metrics.
-
Collaborate with internal and external auditors during scheduled audits.
-
Document audit procedures performed ensuring audit methodology is consistently followed and conclusions are appropriately reached.
Security Operations and Incident Response
-
Assist cyber incident handling as part of the computer incident response team.
-
Assist in the maintenance, governance, and execution of Threat and Vulnerability Management processes.
-
Assist in the scoping, solution, design, and implementation of operational security projects.
-
Maintain Subject Matter Expertise knowledge in relevant tools and services.
-
Assist in the maintenance and testing of various plans, policies, and procedures for IT and Security, including but not limited to Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity.
Reporting and Communication
- Generate and maintain regular reports for management review, including program level metrics and KPIs.
Education, Skills, Personal Attributes, and Experience Required
-
Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or other relevant discipline strongly preferred.
-
3+ years of experience working in a similar industry or within a consulting firm.
-
Experience reviewing and completing security questionnaires.
-
Experience reviewing compliance and security reports (SOC 2, PCI, ISO, etc.)
-
Experience working cross-functionally to achieve objectives.
-
Prior practical experience in one or more of, application security, security threat, and vulnerability management, identify and access management, computer forensics, red-team examinations, and computer incident response strongly preferred.
-
Experience performing security and due diligence reviews of vendors.
-
In-depth knowledge in information security best practices and frameworks, such as NIST Special Publications and Cyber Security Framework, CIS Controls, ISO/IEC 27000/31000 series, and OWASP.
-
Knowledge of common cloud infrastructure platforms and applications (e.g., AWS, Azure, M365) is a plus.
-
Proficiency in tools like JIRA and Confluence preferred.
-
One or more of the following certifications is preferred: CISA, CRISC, CISSP, SSCP, Security+.
-
Proven subscription to the company’s core values of integrity, adaptability, service-focused, accountability, curiosity, and community.
Environment
This position currently functions as a hybrid role working from both home and in-office environments. Any home office setting must be conducive to all guidelines outlined by the organization. This role is required to regularly attend in-person meetings, the frequency of which is determined by management based on departmental or organizational needs.
Work Conditions
-
General office working conditions which may require sitting for extended periods of time.
-
Infrequent overnight travel may be required.
Physical and Other Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific vision abilities require the ability to focus distant and near objects clearly. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and arms to handle, feel and reach as well as operate a personal computer.
Disclaimer
This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required. The organization reserves the right to modify this job description at any time; including assigning or reassigning job duties or eliminating this position at any time.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Grc Analyst
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
GRC Analyst roles frequently qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your degree field qualifies early, then communicate your three-year work authorization window clearly in your cover letter and recruiter conversations.
Target cap-exempt and H-1B-friendly employers
Universities, nonprofits, and large financial institutions often sponsor visas and are familiar with OPT. Prioritize companies with a track record of H-1B visa filings in compliance and risk functions, since GRC roles translate directly to that pathway.
Get certified before you apply
CompTIA Security+, CISA, or a GRC-specific certification like GRCP signals genuine commitment to the field. Certifications offset limited U.S. work history and strengthen your candidacy at employers evaluating OPT candidates against domestic applicants.
Highlight hands-on framework experience
Employers hire GRC Analysts to implement NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2. If your coursework or internships touched any of these frameworks, name them explicitly in your resume rather than describing them in general compliance terms.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront with recruiters
Asking about sponsorship after an offer wastes everyone's time. Mention your OPT status and current authorization end date in early recruiter conversations so both sides can assess fit before investing in the full interview process.
Build experience through contract or consulting roles
Short-term GRC consulting engagements count as valid OPT employment if structured correctly. They build your U.S. resume, expose you to real compliance environments, and can lead to full-time offers at companies that value proven contributors.
Grc Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do GRC Analyst jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most GRC Analyst positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as information systems, cybersecurity, or computer science. The job itself must also involve work directly related to your degree. Confirm your degree's CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility, as business degrees without a technology focus may not qualify.
How do I find GRC Analyst employers who are comfortable hiring OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters GRC Analyst openings by OPT-friendliness and visa sponsorship history, so you're not wasting applications on employers who won't hire international students. Financial services firms, healthcare systems, and government contractors tend to have established compliance teams and familiarity with OPT and H-1B processes.
Can I work as a GRC Analyst for a consulting firm on OPT?
Yes. Consulting firms are common employers of GRC Analysts and are generally experienced with OPT work authorization. The key requirement is that you have a formal employment relationship with the firm, not just a client-facing engagement. Self-employment or independent contracting without a sponsoring employer entity is not permitted under OPT regulations.
What GRC skills are employers prioritizing for entry-level OPT candidates?
Employers consistently look for familiarity with frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC 2, along with experience in risk assessment documentation and policy writing. GRC platform knowledge such as Archer, ServiceNow GRC, or OneTrust is increasingly valued. For OPT candidates, pairing these technical skills with a relevant certification like CISA or CompTIA Security+ meaningfully strengthens your profile.
What happens to my OPT if I lose my GRC Analyst job?
You have a 90-day unemployment buffer across your entire OPT period, reduced to 60 days if you have a STEM extension. If you lose your position, you must report the change to your DSO within 10 days. Actively searching for a new GRC role during this period is permitted, but exceeding the unemployment limit terminates your OPT status regardless of remaining authorized time.