Security Analyst III

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Date: Sep 9, 2025

Location: LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5201

Company: Grainger Businesses

 

Work Location Type: Hybrid  

Req Number 323705

About Grainger:

 

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.  

 

 

 

 

 Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $93,800.00  to $156,400.00.

 

"This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future.  Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position."

 

Rewards and Benefits:

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
  • 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
  • 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
  • Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
  • Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

For additional information and details regarding Grainger’s benefits, please click on the link below:

 

https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire

 

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation.  The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.   

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. 

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.  

 

 

 

Position Details:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Information Security & Compliance Analyst to support our data protection and compliance initiatives. The successful candidate will play a critical role in protecting sensitive information, monitoring and improving internal control effectiveness, managing security and compliance metrics, and overseeing the remediation of audit and control findings. 

 

You Will: 

  • Internal Control Testing 

  • Perform periodic control assessments across IT and business functions to ensure compliance with internal policies, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST CSF, CMMC, PCI, HIPAA). 

  • Document control testing procedures, evidence, and results in a consistent and audit-ready format. 

  • Assist in the development and enhancement of internal controls based on audit results and risk assessments. 

  • Coordinate with internal/external auditors and control owners during audits and assessments.

  • Findings Management 

  • Maintain a centralized repository for audit, risk, and control findings. 

  • Collaborate with business units to develop and track corrective action plans. 

  • Monitor the timely remediation of findings and validate closure with supporting evidence. 

  • Provide regular updates to leadership on findings status and risk exposure.

  • Metrics & Reporting Management 

  • Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) related to security, compliance, and control activities. 

  • Create dashboards and reports to communicate trends, risks, and progress to stakeholders. 

  • Drive continuous improvement by analyzing metric data to identify gaps or areas of inefficiency.

  • GRC Tool Lead 

  • Works with GRC Tool, OneTrust account manager, to optimize GRC data management, acting as GRC OneTrust lead 

  • Collaborates with Grainger business owners and partners for end user training or automation updates 

  • Identifies areas of opportunity for process efficiencies within tool 

 

You Have:   

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related degree, or equivalent job experience 

  • 5 years of experience Governance Risk and Compliance program. 

  • 5 years Information Security Control and risk assessments 

  • 5 years required of combined Information Technology and Information Security work experience with a broad exposure to the following Regulations and Frameworks; PCI, HIPAA, NIST CSF, CMMC 

  • Demonstrates an understanding of information security concepts 

  • Ability to quickly learn, become competent in, and effectively apply new skills 

  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a complex environment for self and team members independently and effectively 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

 

 

 

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