Senior Cyber Risk Manager

**Contract Duration - 12 months** **Contract type - Contract/ C2C** **Location - Remote (EST or PST time zone)** **Job Description:-** As the Senior Cyber Risk Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of technology-related risks within the organization. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our technology infrastructure remains secure, compliant, and resilient to emerging threats and vulnerabilities. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, security, compliance, and business units, to develop and implement robust risk management strategies and frameworks. Juniper Business Use Only Responsibilities - Conduct comprehensive assessments of technology risks associated with the organization's systems, applications, networks, and infrastructure. - Analyze internal and external risk factors, including emerging threats, regulatory requirements, industry trends, and best practices. - Develop risk models, metrics, and frameworks to quantify and prioritize technology risks effectively. - Develop and implement technology risk policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards. - Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines governing technology risk management and information security. - Monitor regulatory developments and emerging trends to update policies and procedures accordingly. - Collaborate with IT and security teams to identify and implement adequate controls and safeguards to mitigate technology risks. - Evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and recommend enhancements or modifications as needed. - Facilitate risk mitigation efforts by implementing technical solutions, process improvements, and employee training programs. - Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management and business stakeholders on technology risk matters, providing timely updates and recommendations. - Communicate risk assessment findings, trends, and recommendations through comprehensive reports, presentations, and dashboards. - Foster a culture of risk awareness and accountability across the organization through training, awareness campaigns, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CRISC) Mandatory. - Minimum of 10 years of experience in technology risk management, cybersecurity, or information security roles. - Proven expertise in conducting technology risk assessments, developing risk management frameworks, and implementing controls and mitigation strategies. - In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to technology risk management and information security (e.g., FAIR, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 31000, OCTAVE & TARA). - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate complex issues and develop practical solutions. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. - Demonstrated leadership abilities with a track record of driving results, managing projects, and leading cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Basic Requirements - Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills at all levels of the organization - Leadership teamwork and collaboration - Discretion - Problem solving - Critical Thinking - Self-initiated/sufficient - Motivated