Governance Risk and Compliance Analyst Jobs in Arlington, TX
GRC is where Arlington's regulated industries create steady, less technical cyber careers, because the city's biggest employers all answer to a regulator: HIPAA at Medical City Arlington and Texas Health Arlington Memorial, financial and lending rules at D.R. Horton and DHI Mortgage, and public-accountability standards at the City of Arlington and Arlington ISD. That makes governance, risk, and compliance analyst a role with strong local demand for people who understand rules as well as risk.
Current GRC analyst Openings in Arlington, TX
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Top Arlington Employers Hiring GRC Analysts
GRC analyst openings in Arlington come from regulated employers that must document and prove their security controls.
- Medical City Arlington and Texas Health Arlington Memorial hire analysts to manage HIPAA compliance and risk programs.
- D.R. Horton and DHI Mortgage staff GRC analysts to meet financial and lending regulations at their headquarters.
- City of Arlington and Arlington ISD manage public-sector risk, audits, and policy compliance.
- GM Arlington Assembly hires analysts to align manufacturing security with corporate and industry standards.
- Managed security and consulting providers across DFW place GRC analysts with clients needing audit and framework support.
GRC Analyst Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: roughly $65,000 to $82,000 per year
- Experienced: roughly $85,000 to $110,000 per year
- Senior: roughly $115,000 to $140,000 per year
These are estimates and vary by employer, industry, and certifications. Most Arlington roles add health insurance, retirement matching, and paid certifications, with higher pay for analysts holding CISA or CRISC and audit experience.
How to Become a GRC Analyst in Arlington
Most employers want a bachelor's degree in information systems, cybersecurity, business, or a related field, plus knowledge of security frameworks. UT Arlington supplies the degree pathway and Tarrant County College covers foundational IT and business coursework. The credentials that stand out locally are CompTIA Security+ to start and CISA or CRISC for advancement. Texas does not license GRC analysts, so framework fluency and audit experience drive hiring.
What the Job Involves
A GRC analyst maps security controls to frameworks, runs risk assessments, prepares for and supports audits, tracks remediation, and writes policy that keeps the organization compliant. In Arlington's hospitals and financial employers, much of the work is translating HIPAA, PCI, SOX, or NIST requirements into documented, provable practices.
Skills Employers Look For
- Frameworks such as NIST, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOX
- Risk assessment and control mapping
- Audit preparation and evidence collection
- Policy writing and documentation
- Communicating risk to business leaders
Career Path and Advancement
Many Arlington GRC analysts come from security analyst, audit, or IT backgrounds, then advance to senior GRC analyst and GRC or compliance manager. From there the local ladder runs toward risk manager, security officer, and director-level compliance roles at the larger hospital and headquarters employers.
Related Careers in Arlington
GRC analysts in Arlington often overlap with these related roles.
- Information Security Specialist Jobs
- Cybersecurity Analyst Jobs
- Security Engineer Jobs
- Financial Analyst Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to work as a GRC analyst in Texas?
No. Texas does not license GRC analysts. Employers value certifications such as CISA, CRISC, and Security+ along with framework and audit experience.
How long does it take to become a GRC analyst in Arlington?
With a relevant degree, plan on about four years of school plus one to three years in an analyst, audit, or IT role. People moving from accounting or audit backgrounds can transition faster by adding security framework knowledge.
Can you work as a GRC analyst remotely in Arlington?
Often yes. GRC is one of the more remote-friendly cyber roles because much of it is documentation and assessment, though Arlington employers frequently ask for hybrid on-site time during audits.
Do you need to be highly technical to work in GRC in Arlington?
Less than in engineering roles. GRC rewards people who understand risk, regulations, and process, so it is a common entry point for those with business, audit, or policy backgrounds moving into cybersecurity.
Which Arlington employer pays GRC analysts the most?
The regulated headquarters and healthcare employers, such as D.R. Horton and Medical City Arlington, tend to pay at the top of the local range for analysts with CISA or CRISC and hands-on audit experience.
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