Cybersecurity Risk Management Specialist| 24|02+50

Primary Skills: Risk Management-Expert, Information Security-Advanced, Data Analysis-Intermediate, Cybersecurity/Compliance-Expert

Contract Type: W2/ C2C

Duration: 12+ months

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (100% - EST or CST preferred)

Pay Range: $50 - $65 per hour

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Job Summary

We are seeking an Information Security Risk Manager to join our team, responsible for implementing and improving our risk management program. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of operating independently in security and risk management roles, with a solid foundation in information security. This role involves detailed and flexible thinking to manage and mitigate risks effectively.

Any professional Certification in the Security and Risk Management domain (e.g. Sec+, SSCP, GSIF or any others)

Candidates' understanding / knowledge & experence around fundamental risk management concepts such as inherent risk, residual risks, types of mitigating controls, annual loss expectancy

Past experience in information security roles (e.g. security operations, security engineering) that presented ample opportunities for stakeholder management, performance SLOs, and operations delivery.

Past Technical program management experience - working cross functionality to solve issues focused on information security, privacy, or compliance.

Experience with a scripting languages such as SQL / JavaScript or Python or Apps scripting

Key Responsibilities
• Perform repetitive yet detail-oriented tasks with varying specifics.
• Simplify moderately complex situations into fundamental parts for better understanding and management.
• Interact professionally across diverse cultural and national backgrounds.
• Understand and apply fundamental risk management concepts effectively.
• Produce accurate and timely reports on risk management activities.

Must-Have Skills:
• Solid foundation in information security principles.
• Experience (over 2 years) in roles requiring independent operation in risk management.
• Professional certification in security and risk management (e.g., Sec+, SSCP) or a degree in a related field.

Domain/Industry Experience Required:
• Significant experience (~2+ years) in information security, especially in roles involving stakeholder management and operations delivery.
• Technical program management involving information security, privacy, or compliance is advantageous.

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