Remote Cybersecurity Risk Operations Manager

Naukri Mitra

United States

Remote

USD 129,000 - 175,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote Environment

Flexible Hours

Premium Healthcare Coverage

Annual Education Budget

Wellness Programs

Work Retreats & Global coworking

Salary: $152,000

Job summary

Naukri Mitra is seeking a Remote Cybersecurity Risk Operations Manager to lead enterprise risk programs from a home office. You will own the risk assessment lifecycle, design scalable frameworks, and drive incident response across cloud and on-premises environments.

In this high-visibility role, you’ll coordinate with legal, compliance, engineering, and executive teams, deliver real-time risk dashboards, and enforce NIST, CIS, and GDPR controls to protect digital assets globally.

Qualifications

Academic background in Information Security, IT Systems, or a closely aligned technical discipline.
Minimum of 7 years in cybersecurity with 3+ years managing virtual risk mitigation programs.
Expertise in SIEM tools, endpoint defense systems, and zero-trust architecture.
Mastery of cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST CSF and CIS Controls.
Proficiency in AWS/Azure cloud security, access governance, and identity protection.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC preferred; forensic and penetration testing background.
Experience with GRC platforms such as Archer or OneTrust.

Responsibilities

Lead Risk Management Operations.
Develop, implement, and optimize enterprise-wide risk mitigation frameworks.
Oversee remote auditing and threat evaluation protocols across cloud and hybrid systems.
Strategize Across Functions and collaborate with legal, compliance, engineering, and cloud security teams.
Support executive decisions with actionable vulnerability assessments.
Maintain Threat Intelligence and Regulatory Compliance.
Continuously monitor global threat landscapes.
Enforce NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR compliance in distributed systems.
Deliver Real-Time Risk Intelligence and executive dashboards.
Lead stakeholder briefings and executive security planning.
Incident Management and coordinate virtual response teams during breaches or alerts.
Deploy recovery playbooks and document lessons learned.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Risk management

SIEM tools

Zero-trust

Cloud security

NIST CSF

CISSP/CISM/CRISC

Forensic testing

GRC platforms Archer/OneTrust

Identity protection

Education

Information Security degree

Tools

Archer

OneTrust

Job description

Remote Cybersecurity Risk Operations Manager Jobs | $152,000 Annual Salary Make an Impact with Cybersecurity Innovation from Anywhere

Step into a high-impact role as a Remote Cybersecurity Risk Operations Manager, where you'll be the driving force behind secure digital infrastructure from the comfort of your home office. This is your chance to lead the defense strategies that protect sensitive information, minimize enterprise risk, and set new standards in security operations—while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. This role is a top-tier opportunity among Cybersecurity Risk Operations Manager remote jobs, offering autonomy and influence. This is your calling if you're passionate about risk mitigation and aspire to shape global digital safety. Your leadership will define frameworks, implement controls, and oversee remote operations designed for a fast-paced, tech-driven world.

Role Overview

Drive Risk Strategy and Operational Excellence Strategic Cybersecurity Oversight As a Work-from-Home Cybersecurity Risk Operations Manager, you will own the risk assessment lifecycle—from identifying systemic vulnerabilities to implementing strategic countermeasures. Your mission is to create and enforce scalable frameworks that keep digital threats at bay. This remote cybersecurity leadership position puts you at the forefront of innovation and security.

Cross-Functional Remote Collaboration Working remotely, you’ll coordinate across departments, build long-term resilience strategies, and design proactive incident response protocols. If you thrive on leading through uncertainty and driving secure transformation, this is the opportunity to elevate your impact.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Risk Management Operations
Develop, implement, and optimize enterprise-wide risk mitigation frameworks
Oversee remote auditing and threat evaluation protocols across cloud and hybrid systems
Strategize Across Functions
Collaborate with legal, compliance, engineering, and cloud security teams
Support executive decisions with actionable vulnerability assessments
Maintain Threat Intelligence and Regulatory Compliance
Continuously monitor global threat landscapes
Enforce NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR compliance in distributed systems
Deliver Real-Time Risk Intelligence
Present executive dashboards covering incidents, controls, and enterprise risk scores
Lead stakeholder briefings and executive security planning
Incident Management
Coordinate virtual response teams during breaches or urgent alerts
Deploy recovery playbooks and lessons learned documentation

Qualifications: What It Takes to Thrive

Must-Have Skills Academic background in Information Security, IT Systems, or a closely aligned technical discipline Minimum 7 years in cybersecurity with 3+ years managing virtual risk mitigation programs Expertise in SIEM tools, endpoint defense systems, and zero-trust architecture Mastery of cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST CSF and CIS Controls Proficient in AWS/Azure cloud security, access governance, and identity protection Preferred Skills Industry certifications like CISSP, CISM, and CRISC Forensic and penetration testing background Experience with GRC platforms such as Archer or OneTrust

Perks That Go Beyond the Paycheck

$152,000 Annual Salary plus quarterly performance incentives
100% Remote Environment with high-speed tech setup provided
Flexible Hours and asynchronous collaboration models
Premium Healthcare Coverage for you and your dependents
Annual Education Budget for certifications and courses
Wellness Programs, including therapy, meditation apps, and ergonomic consultations
Paid Work Retreats and access to global coworking spaces

Why This Role Matters in Global Cybersecurity Leadership

Your work will directly impact enterprise security, customer confidence, and industry recognition. As one of our essential Cybersecurity Risk Operations Manager work-from-home experts, you will architect the future of digital security. This position is not simply about compliance but leadership and transformation. You’ll be a trusted advisor to technical and business teams, steering organization-wide resilience.

Our Vision: Empower Remote Cybersecurity Excellence

We believe remote-first teams deserve best-in-class protection and strategic foresight. Our digital ecosystem spans the globe, and we need a remote Cybersecurity Risk Operations Manager who can confidently scale that protection. With evolving threats, expanding cloud adoption, and dynamic user access needs, your role will be at the frontier of risk prevention. You’ll shape a secure-by-design culture while promoting continuous improvement across systems.

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