Sr. Cyber Risk Assurance Analyst

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 Position Summary 

McKesson is hiring for a Sr. Cyber Risk Assurance Analyst who will be responsible for collaborating across legal, compliance, and technical teams to ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST 800-53, FIPS-140, and CMS ARS.

This role requires a strong technical background and deep expertise in compliance, privacy, and risk management.

The ideal candidate will translate complex government regulatory guidance (e.g., NIST CVE, CMS ARS) into actionable business and technical requirements, driving toward secure and compliant designs that are compliant with relevant reference architecture frameworks. 

Key Responsibilities 

- Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for internal systems and third-party applications within the regulated environment. 

- Drive vulnerability management plan based on strict risk-based classifications across multiple platforms, engaging all asset owners. 

- Contribute to the formulation of cybersecurity strategies by advising risk reduction priorities related to vulnerability trends. 

- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory frameworks and requirements 

- Translate technical frameworks and regulatory guidance (e.g., NIST CVE, Zero Trust, FIPS-140) into actionable requirements for technical and business teams. 

- Collaborate with legal, compliance, and engineering business partners to integrate requirements into contracts and system designs. 

- Support continuous audit readiness, evidence collection, and remediation planning  

- Develop and maintain policies and procedures to support regulatory compliance and risk management. 

- Partner with multiple business units to ensure success in third-party audits 

- Provide risk insights and recommendations to leadership to improve organizational risk posture. 

- Foster a culture of accountability and awareness across the business unit. 

Minimum Requirements:

- Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience

Critical Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field. 

- 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity risk management or assurance, preferably in a HHS or federally regulated environment. 

- Strong technical background with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory frameworks. 

- Knowledge of IP network infrastructure, secur