Online Cybersecurity Risk Operations Manager

Naukri Mitra; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote—work from anywhere

Flexible hours

Training budget

Vacation support

Job summary

Naukri Mitra is seeking an Online Cybersecurity Risk Operations Manager for a fully remote role in the United States. You will own risk operations end-to-end, from threat detection to incident response, and drive improvements across people, processes, and technology.

Remote collaboration will be essential as you guide a distributed team toward faster detection and containment. This role rewards bold decision-making, fast problem-solving, and a strong focus on reducing risk exposure.

Responsibilities

• Own cybersecurity risk operations from start to finish.
• Lead incident response playbooks and real-time risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and compliance to strengthen security posture.

Job description

Online Cybersecurity Risk Operations Manager – Remote Role

Let’s Talk About the Big Picture Cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls and passwords. It’s about keeping people safe in a world where risks can pop up any time. Here, your work shapes how businesses protect their data, handle threats, and sleep better at night. We’re talking about real-life impact—not just ticking boxes on a checklist. This role isn’t about sitting in the background. It’s about owning the cybersecurity risk operations from start to finish. You’ll have the space to make bold calls, the freedom to fix problems fast, and a team that’s got your back.

Why This Job Feels Different

Ever been in a place where your ideas get buried in endless meetings? That’s not us. When something comes up—like a suspicious login in the middle of the night,we act. Fast. No waiting for three layers of approvals. You’ll be part of a group that thrives on real-time problem-solving. Last month, we spotted a phishing attempt before it even hit our clients’ inboxes. How? Because our risk team worked like a pit crew—each person knowing exactly what to do.

What Your Days Might Look Like

Morning Grab your coffee, check the overnight risk alerts, and hop into the daily sync with your remote team. It’s short and sweet—we share quick updates, any red flags, and what’s on deck for the day. Midday Maybe you’re deep into a risk assessment for a new cloud tool. Or you’re fine-tuning our incident response playbook so the next breach (if it happens) is handled in record time. Afternoon You could be jumping into a call with the engineering team to fix a potential security gap, or mentoring a junior analyst who just caught their first real threat. We celebrate those moments. Always.

What You’ll Be Driving

• Spotting Risks Before They Bite – You’ll keep eyes on threat trends, watch for weak points, and act before problems grow.
• Making Security Simple for Everyone – Break down complex threats so even non-tech folks get it.
• Running Incident Response – When things go wrong, you’re steering the ship, making quick calls, and keeping the chaos under control.
• Keeping Compliance Tight – From GDPR to SOC 2, you’ll make sure we’re not just following rules, but leading with best practices.

Tools & Tech You’ll Get To Play With

You won’t be stuck with outdated systems. We use smart, fast, and reliable tools to track risks, run simulations, and dig deep into incident reports. If something better comes along? We’ll talk about adding it to our toolbox.

The People You’ll Work With

It’s not just you versus the hackers. You’ll be working with: Analysts who can spot a shady URL from a mile away. Engineers who can patch things up before anyone even notices. Compliance pros who know the rules but also know how to bend without breaking. Leaders who actually listen when you say, "We need to fix this now." And yes, remote work can feel lonely sometimes. That’s why we keep connected with quick video check-ins, weekly team huddles, and occasional online game nights.

Skills That Will Help You Shine

You understand cybersecurity risks inside and out. You can think like both a hacker and a defender. You’re great at explaining tricky stuff without drowning people in tech-speak. You’re calm in a crisis—actually, you get sharper. You’re curious, always learning, and not afraid to say, "I don’t know yet, but I’ll find out."

What We Value Here

We don’t just want someone who can do the job. We want someone who cares about the people behind the data. Because at the end of the day, cybersecurity is about trust. We value:

• Action over perfection – You can fix fast and improve later.
• Team wins over solo wins – We celebrate as a group.
• Clear over clever – No need to overcomplicate.

The Salary and Perks

Annual Salary: $112,000

• Fully remote—work from wherever you’re happiest.
• Flexible hours so you can work when you’re at your best.
• Training budget to keep your skills sharp.
• Supportive team that actually wants you to take vacation days.

How Success is Measured Here

We’re not counting hours. We’re looking at results. Did you reduce our risk exposure? Did you help the team respond faster to incidents? Did you make our clients feel safer? That’s what matters.

Imagine This

It’s your first month. You’ve already: Led a simulation of a ransomware attack. Spotted a new phishing tactic before it spread. Updated our security checklist so it’s faster and clearer for everyone. Built trust with a team who knows they can rely on you. Feels good, right?

What We’ll Expect in Your First 90 Days

Learn our systems and tools. Run a full risk audit. Lead one incident response drill. Share at least two ideas to improve our security posture.

Your Growth Path

We’re big on growing talent from within. Whether you want to lead a larger security division, specialize in advanced threat intel, or mentor a global team—we’ll back you.

A Few Real-Life Wins From Our Team

Caught a zero-day exploit in the wild and shut it down before clients were hit. Reduced incident response time by 42%. Created a simple security awareness game that even non-tech staff loved. Successfully passed a surprise compliance audit with zero findings.

Why You Might Love This Job

You like solving puzzles under pressure. You enjoy working with people who care about the mission. You get a kick out of making complex things simple. You’re happiest when you’re learning and improving.

Why You Might Not

You prefer to follow a strict script. You get stressed by fast-changing situations. You don’t like speaking up when you see a problem.

The Final Word

If you’re ready to step into a role where your calls matter, your skills grow fast, and your team actually listens, then let’s make it happen. Cybersecurity is a moving target, but with the right people, we can stay one step ahead. Ready to join us and hit the ground running

Global Applicants Welcome

Candidates from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, European Union, Australia, India and other eligible regions worldwide are encouraged to apply.