GRC Risk Analyst
TaniumReston, VA (Hybrid)$120k – $135kPosted 11 March 2026
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Job Description
The Basics
The ideal candidate demonstrates knowledge in information security, audit, risk management and continual improvement approaches. The GRC Risk Analyst conducts compliance assessments, develops policies and manages risks across Tanium. The GRC Risk Analyst works closely with stakeholders to ensure that the organization adheres to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
What you'll do
Executes audits and risk assessments, communicates results of findings and makes recommendations for improvement through concise, high-quality reports
Ensures company management is knowledgeable of the risks of noncompliance to information security standards and regulatory requirements
Writes and revises policies, standards, procedures, guidelines and other documentation based on Tanium’s business needs
Participates in Information Security, Information Technology and Product Security projects driving the implementation of new process improvements and risk treatments
Works closely with Information Security, Information Technology, Product Security and System Owners to review and respond to security questionnaires and due diligence requests
Assists in the assessment and review of new vendors to ensure adequate levels of controls are in place to maintain compliance with security requirements
Prepares reports summarizing risk assessment findings and presents them to management
Recommends changes in business processes or policies to manage risks
Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements related to risk management
Monitors risks, proposing preventive measures and solutions to prevent future risks
We’re looking for someone with
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience
Experience
3-5 years in information technology / information security auditing, preferably within a software engineering environment
Technical knowledge of fundamental audit and risk concepts within the context of information technology and information security
Familiarity with one or more of the following frameworks: FedRAMP, StateRAMP, CMMC, ISO 27001:2013, SOC2, NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF)
Experience writing audit findings, reports, policies, standards, procedures and guidelines
Comfortable performing technical interviews with technical personnel and business process reviews with non-technical personnel
Working knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, contingency planning approaches, data analysis techniques and improvement tools including root cause analysis, corrective action, preventative action, Plan-Do-Check-Act and the cost of quality
Working knowledge of improvement programs such as Total Quality Management, ISO 9001, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints or Lean
Experience managing projects, implementing change and tracking their implementation progress
Excellent knowledge of risk analysis methodologies and tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in risk management software
About Tanium
Tanium is the Autonomous IT company. Driven by AI and real-time endpoint intelligence, Tanium Autonomous IT empowers IT and security teams to make their organizations unstoppable.
Many of the world’s leading organizations trust Tanium’s single, unified platform for endpoint management and security to innovate faster, stay resilient and move business forward with confidence, at scale. To learn how Tanium delivers Autonomous IT for unstoppable business – visit
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At Tanium, we are stewards of a culture that emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect, and diversity. In our pursuit of revolutionizing the way some of the largest enterprises and governments in the world solve their most difficult IT challenges, we are strengthened by our unique perspectives and by our collective actions.
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