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Akkodis · 3 weeks ago

Cybersecurity Risk Manager

San Jose, CA

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$70/hr - $80/hr

8+ years exp

Akkodis is seeking a Cybersecurity Risk Manager to conduct comprehensive cyber risk assessments and manage cyber risks effectively. The role involves collaborating with various teams to integrate cyber risk management practices into the overall risk management framework and communicating cyber risks to stakeholders.

Information Technology & Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Ted Tang

Responsibilities

Conducting comprehensive cyber risk assessments to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and impacts on the organization, leveraging qualitative and quantitative (e.g. FAIR) methods as applicable

Run the day to day operation of the Security Policy Exception process, aligned to Security processes and GRC risk mapping

Maintaining a detailed Cyber risk register to prioritize and manage cyber risks effectively

Communicating and articulating cyber risks to both technical and business stakeholders, providing clear and actionable recommendations to mitigate risks

Coordinating cross functional dependencies to drive attention to and agreement on the creation of mitigation strategies

Collaborate with the Internal Audit, Compliance and internal Security teams to integrate cyber risk management practices into the overall risk management framework

Utilize the MITRE ATTACK framework to understand adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures, and apply this knowledge to enhance the organization's security posture

Qualification

Cybersecurity risk managementRisk assessmentsNIST 800 53Quantitative risk analysisCybersecurity certificationsProcess-oriented approachCommunicationProblem-solving skills

Required

Must have 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity risk management, with a focus on risk assessments, risk quantification, and threat modeling

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Must be proficient in CSA, CIS, NIST 800 53 or similar standards

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex cyber risks to both technical and business audiences effectively

Demonstrate a process-oriented and results-driven approach to security risk management, employing effective problem-solving skills to serve as a subject matter expert

Preferred

Certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, FAIR or similar are highly desirable

Experience in the technology industry, with a deep understanding of its unique cybersecurity challenges and requirements

Prior experience leading Compliance or Cyber risk management functions

Masters degree preferred

Applied experience with quantitative risk analysis (e.g., FAIR, FAIR-CAM, Monte Carlo simulations)

Ability to communicate risk concepts and their value to non-practitioners

Experience with building or managing a risk exceptions program is a plus

Familiarity with BC/DR concepts is a plus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Additional voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Holiday pay

Company

Akkodis

Glassdoor3.3

Akkodis provides digital engineering solutions for sustainable and innovative industries.

Zug, Zug, CHE

10001+ employees

https://www.akkodis.com

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