Senior / lead analyst

Location: Allentown, PA (Hybrid) or

Houston, Texas (Hybrid)

Talen Energy is seeking a skilled and proactive Cybersecurity GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Analyst to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. The GRC Analyst will play a critical role in identifying, managing, and mitigating risks related to information security and ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and internal policies. The ideal candidate will have experience in cyber security risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance frameworks, with a keen ability to analyze, report, and provide actionable insights.

How You’ll Power The Future

At Talen Energy, your work fuels progress. In this role, you’ll do more than contribute you’ll drive meaningful change by:

• Governance: Support the development and implementation of security governance frameworks and policies to ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and monitor cybersecurity risks within the organization, ensuring effective mitigation strategies are in place and risks are documented.
• Compliance: Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations (such as NERC, SOX, HIPAA, CMMC), and industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.). Conduct periodic audits and prepare compliance reports. Coordinate internal and external audits, including communication, walkthroughs, control testing and evidence gathering.
• Security Controls: Evaluate existing security controls, policies, and procedures to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
• Incident Response: Participate in incident response planning and provide support during investigations related to security breaches or compliance violations.
• Vendor Risk Management: Assess third-party security risks and collaborate with other teams to evaluate vendor security posture.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare detailed risk assessments, compliance reports, and audit findings for senior management and other stakeholders.
• Training & Awareness: Support the development and delivery of security awareness and training programs for staff and stakeholders to foster a strong security culture.

What You Have

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Risk Management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 7+ years of cybersecurity-related experience.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, SOC 2, etc.).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or CISM are highly preferred.
• Familiarity with security tools, risk management platforms, and compliance monitoring systems (SailPoint, ServiceNowGRC, AuditBoard, Abnormal AI, Proofpoint Security Awareness etc.)
• Knowledge of compliance regulations (NERC, NRC, HIPAA, etc.) and risk management practices.
• Proven ability to evaluate complex security risks and communicate findings effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are crucial for translating complex technical and regulatory issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including IT, legal and business unit leaders.
• Hands-on GRC experience and a demonstrated ability to align risk management strategies with overarching business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with cloud security, IT governance, and data privacy.
• Knowledge of threat intelligence and vulnerability management.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams.

Why Talen Energy?

Power the Future

Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.

Collaboration

Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace.

Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy’s 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at [email protected]

Please be aware that Talen Energy requires extensive Nuclear Power Plant background security clearance.

Note: You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .