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Principal Cybersecurity Specialist (Compliance and Project Analyst)

Unison Systems, Inc · Flick Point, Placer County

Compensation

$174k–$174kper year

$174k$174k

Entry Level

On-siteFull-timeGovernance Risk & Compliance

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What is GRC?

You review policies, check systems, and write reports. The least technical path into cybersecurity.

This role is for you if you're organized, love checklists, and communicate clearly.

📋About the Role

Principal Cybersecurity Specialist (Compliance and Project Analyst) - Direct Hire Sacramento, CA area Work Setting: Hybrid (3 days on-site) Rate: $150,000 to $200,000 plus bonus potential Position Summary Our client is seeking an experienced Principal Cybersecurity Specialist (Compliance and Project Analyst) to support critical compliance initiatives across power generation assets in the Sacrament…

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Your roadmap to get this job

Most people finish in 10–18 weeks from zero.

1

Foundation

4–6 wks

▸CompTIA Security+

▸Read NIST Framework

▸Learn risk assessment

2

Build Skills

3–5 wks

▸Study SOC 2 / ISO 27001

▸Write practice assessments

▸Create sample deliverables

3

Get Hired

2–4 wks

▸Highlight transferable skills

▸Apply to GRC roles

▸Use writing strengths

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