Information Security Risk Analyst

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $108K - $165K 💻 Cybersecurity 🗓️ June 26th, 2026

CISSP ISO 27001

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring an Information Security Risk Analyst. The role involves facilitating and evaluating internal and third-party information security risk assessments, providing remediation recommendations, maintaining a formal risk register, and collaborating with stakeholders to align security findings with business objectives.

Highlights

Facilitate and evaluate information security risk assessments for internal and third-party entities.
Provide risk remediation recommendations to address control gaps and raise awareness of resources and technologies.
Maintain a formal risk register supporting security governance aligned with business goals.
Serve as a subject matter expert managing findings related to security assessments of vendors and applications.
Assist in developing policies and procedures to mitigate risks.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field with at least five years of experience in information security programs required.
Knowledge of HIPAA, GLBA, PCI DSS regulations, and frameworks such as NIST CSF is essential.
Preferred qualifications include experience with security assessments, risk communication, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001/27002 standards, GRC and VRM platforms, and CISSP or CRISC certification.
Salary range from $108,147 to $165,471 based on qualifications and funding.
Works within Rutgers Office of Information Security and collaborates with campus stakeholders.