Cybersecurity Analyst
Job Description
Black Fox is hiring a part-time, remote Cybersecurity Analyst to support NIST-based cybersecurity risk assessments and GRC initiatives for public sector and commercial clients. The role focuses on evaluating security controls, validating documentation against established frameworks, and contributing to both executive and technical reporting.
Role Overview
In this position, you will assist in cybersecurity assessments and GRC activities by reviewing policies, technical documentation, and evidence aligned to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). You will also support control reviews referencing NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171, and help coordinate documentation, findings, and remediation tracking for client engagements.
Responsibilities
- Assist with cybersecurity risk assessments
- Review security policies, standards, and procedures
- Evaluate documentation against NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
- Support control reviews using NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-171
- Document assessment evidence and findings
- Participate in stakeholder interviews and workshops
- Assist in developing executive and technical reports
- Maintain project documentation and action items
- Support remediation tracking and risk documentation
- Collaborate with senior cybersecurity consultants
Requirements
- 2β5 years of cybersecurity, IT security, or GRC experience
- Familiarity with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
- Understanding of NIST SP 800-53 or NIST SP 800-171
- Excellent written communication skills
- Experience reviewing technical documentation
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- U.S. work authorization
Preferred Qualifications
- Security+ certification
- CISSP Associate or CISSP
- GRC platform experience
- CJIS, FedRAMP, or CMMC experience
- Government consulting experience
- Experience conducting cybersecurity assessments
Tools and Frameworks
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
- NIST SP 800-53
- NIST SP 800-171
Job Details
Location: Remote (remote)
Job Type: Part time
Compensation: USD 50β65 per hour
Minimum Experience: 2 years