IT Risk Program Lead

Lineage; United States; Remote; USD 54,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Risk Program Lead to revolutionize cybersecurity governance. This role involves identifying and mitigating IT risks while collaborating with key stakeholders. You will lead the Cyber Risk Management Program, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and manage vendor assessments. Join a forward-thinking company committed to innovation and sustainability, where your contributions will have a significant impact on supply chain technology. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about cybersecurity, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in IT risk management and cybersecurity governance.
• Deep knowledge of NIST CSF 2.0 and ISO 27001/27002 frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cyber Risk Management Program and ensure effective annual assessments.
• Manage the Vendor Cyber Risk Assessment Program and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

IT risk management

cybersecurity governance

compliance

communication skills

vendor cybersecurity evaluations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

GRC software

Job description

• Location: Fully remote (U.S.-based) with a preference for Eastern, Central, or Pacific time zones.
• Travel: Minimal to none, with possible annual in-person meetings.
• Reporting Structure: Reports to Director of Cyber Governance, collaborating with Legal, Internal Audit, Cybersecurity, and Risk Owners across the company.

About the Role

At Lineage, we’re revolutionizing temperature-controlled logistics—reducing waste, advancing sustainability, and ensuring food reaches people who need it most. Our commitment to innovation has earned us recognition on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list and CNBC’s Disruptor 50, positioning us as an industry leader in supply chain transformation.

We’re also committed to building a secure and resilient technology environment. As our IT Risk Program Lead, you’ll play a critical role in identifying, assessing, and mitigating IT risks across our organization. Your work will directly support our cyber governance team, ensuring our risk and cybersecurity programs remain robust and adaptive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving landscape.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of cyber governance, risk management, and automation, always looking for ways to improve processes while maintaining security and compliance.

What You’ll Do

You’ll lead and support key cyber governance functions, including:

• Lead Lineage’s Cyber Risk Management Program, ensuring an effective annual assessment aligned with NIST CSF 2.0 and ISO 27001.
• Manage and expand the Vendor Cyber Risk Assessment Program, increasing coverage of IT service providers.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders (Legal, Internal Audit, IT teams) to address cybersecurity compliance requirements, including SOX and contractual obligations.
• Track and manage remediation efforts, working with risk owners to ensure follow-through on security improvements.
• Serve as a liaison between technical teams and auditors, translating complex risks into actionable business decisions.
• Respond to customer and partner cybersecurity inquiries related to compliance and risk governance.
• Support additional cyber governance and risk-related initiatives as needed.

What You Bring

Must-Have Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in IT risk management, cybersecurity governance, or compliance.
• Deep knowledge of cyber risk frameworks: NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001/27002, and other industry standards.
• Experience conducting IT risk assessments and vendor cybersecurity evaluations.
• Strong communication skills, able to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of compliance in regulated industries, ideally with public company experience (e.g., SOX, SEC requirements).
• Working knowledge of IT security technologies (networks, operating systems, cloud security, IAM, etc.).

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a publicly traded company or regulated industry (e.g., finance, healthcare).
• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or CISM.
• Experience implementing GRC software for risk tracking.

Why Lineage?

• Industry Leader: Recognized for innovation and impact in supply chain technology.
• Cutting-Edge Projects: Play a key role in shaping cybersecurity governance at a global scale.
• Growth & Development: Opportunities for career advancement and certifications.
• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere in the U.S. while making a global impact.

Ready to lead cybersecurity risk at Lineage? Apply today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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