[Remote] Principal IT Risk Management Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Strategic Education, Inc. is dedicated to enabling economic mobility through education. The Principal IT Risk Management Analyst is a senior-level role that leads IT risk management efforts, providing strategic guidance on identifying and assessing technology risks while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the security and compliance of IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership and strategic direction in IT risk management, aligning efforts with the organization's goals and risk tolerance
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define risk management strategies and objectives
• Identify and assess high-impact IT risks, including emerging cybersecurity threats, regulatory compliance gaps, and operational vulnerabilities
• Analyze complex risk scenarios, evaluating potential business impacts and likelihoods
• Develop and execute comprehensive risk mitigation strategies, ensuring the effective implementation of controls, processes, and frameworks
• Lead the design of risk management initiatives that align with industry best practices and standards
• Work closely with IT, cybersecurity, legal, compliance, and business units to integrate risk management principles into day-to-day operations
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among teams to ensure a unified approach to risk management
• Monitor and interpret relevant IT regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, FERPA, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS 8) to ensure compliance
• Advise on risk management strategies that address compliance requirements
• Prepare and deliver clear and concise risk reports for executive management and relevant stakeholders
• Communicate complex technical concepts and risk scenarios in a manner understandable by non-technical audiences
• Provide leadership during IT security incidents, guiding incident response teams to minimize impact and ensure effective recovery
• Review and enhance incident response plans to reflect lessons learned and emerging threats
• Identify opportunities to enhance risk assessment methodologies, tools, and processes based on evolving threats and industry trends
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the risk management function
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior members of the risk management team, fostering professional growth and skill development

Skills

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide cross-functional teams and provide strategic direction
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to assess complex risk scenarios and recommend effective mitigation strategies
• Ability to write and manage policies
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey technical information to various stakeholders
• Familiarity with security technologies, security frameworks, tools, and industry best practices
• Project management skills to drive risk management initiatives and improvements
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and risks in the IT landscape
• 5+ years of experience in a Senior Analyst role or Similar
• 5+ yrs of experience in IT risk management, with a strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies, frameworks, and regulatory requirements
• 5+ yrs experience with Third Party Risk Management
• 3+ yrs experience with Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Platforms, and DevSecOps
• 3+ with incident response, crisis management, and business continuity planning
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, IT Risk Management, Business, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Project Management Professional are required

Benefits

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