Risk Expert III

Jobtailor; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a cybersecurity risk leader to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the organization. You will conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and audits to protect networks and information assets while collaborating with stakeholders to align risk programs with policy and industry standards.

You will ensure compliance, strengthen controls, and drive continuous improvement to defend operations from evolving threats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years’ experience in cybersecurity risk or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• 4 years’ experience in cybersecurity risk or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• Certification in Security+, GISF, GSEC, CISA, CISSP, or CCSP.
• Experience with WCAG 2.2 AA standards and digital accessibility is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of cybersecurity risks across the organization.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to safeguard network infrastructure and information assets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement risk management strategies aligned with corporate policies and industry standards.
• Ensure compliance, enhance security controls, and support continuous improvement efforts to protect business operations from evolving cyber threats.
• Monitor emerging cyber threats and contribute to continuous improvement of risk management practices.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Assessment

Network Security

Information Security

Threat Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area

Tools

Security+

GISF

GSEC

CISA

CISSP

CCSP

Job description

• Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of cybersecurity risks across the organization.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits to safeguard network infrastructure and information assets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement risk management strategies aligned with corporate policies and industry standards.
• Ensure compliance, enhance security controls, and support continuous improvement efforts to protect business operations from evolving cyber threats.
• Monitor emerging cyber threats and contribute to continuous improvement of risk management practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, information systems, cybersecurity, or related area and 2 years’ experience in cybersecurity risk or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• 4 years’ experience in cybersecurity risk or related area at a technology, retail, or data-driven company.
• Certification in Security+, GISF, GSEC, CISA, CISSP, or CCSP.
• We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, showing knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity risk management, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in developing risk management strategies and enhancing security controls to protect organizational assets from cyber threats.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cybersecurity Risk Management
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Penetration Testing
• Security Audits
• Compliance Standards

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cybersecurity
• Risk Assessment
• Network Security
• Information Security
• Threat Monitoring

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Continuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

• Security+
• GISF
• GSEC
• CISA
• CISSP
• CCSP

Industry Keywords

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
• WCAG 2.2 AA
• Assistive Technologies
• Digital Accessibility