Senior Cyber Risk Management Engineer

White Cap; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cap is seeking a cybersecurity risk professional to implement and maintain NIST CSF and RMF frameworks. You will assess and identify gaps in security controls, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed strong protections.

Responsibilities include conducting ongoing risk assessments, reporting on key risk indicators, and leading risk management strategies. You will stay current on threats and deliver executive-level dashboards and updates.

Qualifications

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline with 5-8 years experience or MS/MA with 3-5 years.
• Certification is required in some areas.
• Experience applying NIST CSF and RMF in organizational security.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
• Identify and report Cyber Key Risk Indicators.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security controls.
• Monitor emerging threats and update mitigation strategies.
• Lead cyber risk management strategies and monitoring.
• Perform annual OS security baseline assessments.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication to executives

Threat intelligence

Security governance

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

MS/MA in related field

Tools

IAM

IGA

PAM

CIS Controls

CIS Benchmarks

Job description

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Job Summary

Responsible for providing expertise in implementing and maintaining cybersecurity risk frameworks, including NIST CSF ( National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework) and NIST RMF (National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework). Assess, review, and help identify areas where security controls do not exist currently.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Conduct thorough and regular risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential threats and vulnerabilities related to critical infrastructure. Develop and maintain cyber risk-based statements and scenarios to enhance risk register capabilities.

• Identify, track, and report on Cyber Key Risk Indicators.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration of security measures into organizational processes and systems.

• Stay updated on emerging cyber threats and industry best practices to enhance risk mitigation strategies. Conduct threat intelligence monitoring and reporting as needed.

• Lead the implementation of comprehensive cyber risk management strategies and risk monitoring.

• Perform annual assessments of operating system security baselines.

Nature and Scope

• Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem-solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.

• Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the expected results. Determines and develops an approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.

• May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees’ professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• REQUIRED: 5+ years of cybersecurity experience conducting risk assessments, identifying security gaps, and recommending mitigation strategies.
• REQUIRED: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior IT leaders and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with identity and access management (IAM), identity governance and administration (IGA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM) processes and platforms.
• Knowledge of access governance, least-privilege principles, privileged account lifecycle management, access reviews, role-based access control, and security exception management.
• Hands-on experience conducting information security assessments, application control self-assessments (SC1/SC2), control testing, and remediation tracking.
• In-depth knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and Risk Management Framework (RMF), with a strong ability to apply these frameworks to organizational security practices.
• In-depth knowledge of operating systems and security baselines, including CIS Controls and CIS Benchmarks, with experience assessing technology configurations and documenting control gaps.
• Experience administering Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), maintaining risk and control documentation, validating evidence, and coordinating with risk and control owners.
• Ability to collect, validate, reconcile, and analyze security data; develop key risk indicators and operational metrics; and investigate missing, incomplete, or inconsistent information.
• Experience producing security dashboards, program reporting, trend analysis, and concise executive-level presentations for monthly leadership reviews.
• Strong written, verbal, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to communicate control issues clearly to business, technology, security, and leadership audiences.
• Preferred certifications: CRISC (ISACA), CGRC ((ISC)²), CISSP ((ISC)²), or comparable governance, risk, access management, or information security certifications.

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