Charles Schwab · 3 days ago
Cybersecurity Risk Assessor
Southlake, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expCharles Schwab is a leader in the finance industry focused on innovative solutions and collaboration. The Cybersecurity Risk Assessor role involves conducting cybersecurity assessments, particularly in evaluating cloud security controls and performing Privacy Impact Assessments to enhance client data protection and regulatory compliance.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Evaluate cloud security controls across public, private, and hybrid environments using industry frameworks (CSA CCM, CIS Benchmarks, NIST CSF)
Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) for new and existing applications, ensuring compliance with GDPR, GLBA, CCPA, and other applicable regulations
Partner with privacy, legal, and data governance teams to identify and mitigate privacy risks in technology solutions
Review data flows and storage locations in cloud architectures to validate encryption, access controls, and data residency requirements
Maintain expertise in cloud-native security services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and emerging privacy technologies
Translate technical control gaps into risk-based language for remediation and executive reporting
Prepare detailed risk assessment reports and deliver executive-level presentations outlining cloud and privacy risk posture, trends, and remediation status
Perform continuous monitoring of identified gaps and provide regular updates to senior management
Drive automation initiatives for cloud control validation and PIA workflows
Contribute to the development of cloud and privacy risk metrics for dashboards and regulatory reporting
Advocate and promote awareness of cloud security and privacy risks across business and technology teams
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of experience in information security, risk assessment, or privacy compliance, with hands-on experience in cloud security assessments and PIAs
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated security controls
Familiarity with privacy-by-design principles and data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, GLBA)
Expertise in information security best practices and technology risk management disciplines
Experience with frameworks such as CSA CCM, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF
Working knowledge of software development practices and technologies
Ability to develop and present risk metrics and executive dashboards
Excellent analytical and technical skills; able to research problems, determine root causes, and propose solutions
Experience using collaboration platforms such as MS SharePoint, PowerBI, PowerAutomate, and Jira
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline
Relevant certifications or ability to obtain: CISSP, CCSP, CIPT, CISM, or CRISC
Preferred
Experience with cloud compliance automation tools
Knowledge of data residency and cross-border data transfer requirements
Familiarity with privacy-enhancing technologies
Benefits
401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
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