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JOB TITLE : Cybersecurity Risk Manager
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : 8-Month Contract
COMPENSATION : Pay Rate : $80 / hour-$90 / Hour
LOCATION DETAILS : 3 days onsite at the office in San Jose, CA
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity risk management, with a focus on risk assessments, risk quantification, and threat modeling.Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.Must be proficient in CSA, CIS, NIST 800 53 or similar standardsExcellent 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 expertPreferred Qualifications
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-practitionersExperience with building or managing a risk exceptions program is a plusFamiliarity with BC / DR concepts is a plus.If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Dana More at dana.more@akkodisgroup.com
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