Remote Senior Security Risk Strategy Lead

Canonical; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering tech firm is seeking a Security Risk Management Specialist to define standards, evaluate tools, and lead risk assessments. You will collaborate cross-functionally to enhance the security of products, applying industry best practices in risk identification and analysis. The ideal candidate has a strong academic background in Computer Science or STEM, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of security risk frameworks. This role offers compensation reflective of your experience and performance, with opportunities for personal development and recognition.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues

Qualifications

• An exceptional academic track record.
• Drive and a track record of exceeding expectations.
• Broad knowledge of managing security risk.
• Experience in Secure Development Lifecycle methodology.

Responsibilities

• Define security risk management standards and playbooks.
• Evaluate and implement new security tools and practices.
• Participate in developing key risk indicators.
• Lead quantified risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership and management ability

Excellent business English writing

Communication skills

Expertise in threat modelling

Deep technical understanding of security assessments

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM

Job description

A pioneering tech firm is seeking a Security Risk Management Specialist to define standards, evaluate tools, and lead risk assessments. You will collaborate cross-functionally to enhance the security of products, applying industry best practices in risk identification and analysis. The ideal candidate has a strong academic background in Computer Science or STEM, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of security risk frameworks. This role offers compensation reflective of your experience and performance, with opportunities for personal development and recognition.