[Hiring] Cyber Risk Analyst III @First Citizens Bank

Role Description

This position provides cybersecurity risk management and expert support at the highest level of cybersecurity governance and oversight, with primary responsibility for cyber risk identification and mitigation across the organization. The role evaluates risks, identifies control gaps, and partners with stakeholders to implement mitigation strategies that strengthen the organization’s security posture. Serves as a subject matter expert in risk assessment practices and cybersecurity domains, contributes to broader cyber risk oversight, recommends and monitors enhancements to processes and procedures, and provides reporting and analysis in support of strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years' experience OR High School Diploma or GED/Equivalent and 10 years' experience in Information Security
• Direct experience performing cybersecurity risk assessments, including scoping, evaluation, gap analysis, and reporting
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and assessment methodologies, including the Cyber Risk Institute (CRI) Profile, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, and FFIEC guidance, with demonstrated experience applying these frameworks within complex and highly regulated organizations
• Direct experience performing Cyber Risk Institute (CRI) Profile assessments, including control mapping, evidence review, maturity evaluation, gap identification, reporting, and remediation tracking
• Demonstrated technical expertise across cybersecurity domains including IAM, security architecture, network and cloud security, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management
• Experience identifying risks, defining remediation strategies, and partnering with stakeholders to reduce risk exposure
• In-depth practical knowledge of internal controls, cybersecurity processes, and risk management methodologies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively at multiple levels
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, or similar
• 7–10 years of experience in cybersecurity risk management or cyber risk oversight including direct execution of cyber risk assessments
• 3+ years of experience in a Large Financial Institution or similarly regulated environment
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and expectations related to cybersecurity risk management (e.g., FFIEC, OCC, FRB, NYDFS, HIPAA, state law, and other guidance)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Experience with continuous improvement of risk assessment methodologies and reporting practices

Requirements

• Leads and supports cybersecurity maturity and risk assessments utilizing industry frameworks, including the Cyber Risk Institute (CRI) Profile, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, and FFIEC guidance
• Identifies potential risks across operational, technology, and regulatory domains
• Applies industry-standard frameworks to assess and benchmark the organization’s risk posture
• Leverages strong technical knowledge of core cybersecurity domains to effectively assess risks and validate control implementation
• Collaborates with business, technology, and control owners to communicate assessment results
• Develops and maintains risk assessment reports and dashboards
• Maintains awareness of changes in industry standards, threat landscape, and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of associates
• More information can be found at First Citizens Bank Benefits