Senior Cybersecurity Risk Manager

Hitachi; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi is seeking a seasoned Cybersecurity Risk Manager to protect information systems and data. The role partners with business units and technology teams to assess, mitigate, and report cybersecurity risks in alignment with governance requirements and risk appetite.

The candidate will lead risk assessments, maintain risk registers, and drive risk-informed decision making with stakeholders across IT, Legal, and Procurement. A 10+ year track record is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Risk Management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, audit, compliance, or information security.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity risk management methodologies and control frameworks.
• Ability to analyze complex technical and business risks.
• Strong written, presentation, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of common cybersecurity frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP are a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for technology, business, and operational initiatives.
• Analyze threats, vulnerabilities, and control effectiveness to determine residual risk.
• Maintain and update cybersecurity risk registers.
• Evaluate risks against approved risk appetite and risk tolerance thresholds.
• Track risk mitigation and remediation activities through closure.
• Support the operation of the Cybersecurity Risk and Control Framework (CRCF).
• Challenge the completeness and accuracy of risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Monitor adherence to cybersecurity policies, standards, and control requirements.
• Assist with exception and risk acceptance reviews.
• Develop risk metrics, dashboards, and management reports.
• Prepare materials for management and governance reviews.
• Escalate significant cybersecurity risk exposures and emerging trends.
• Support enterprise cybersecurity reporting activities.
• Collaborate with IT, Product Security, IAM, Legal, Procurement, Privacy, and business teams.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Risk management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, Risk Management, or related discipline

Job description

Hitachi is seeking a seasoned Cybersecurity Risk Manager to protect information systems and data. The role partners with business units and technology teams to assess, mitigate, and report cybersecurity risks in alignment with governance requirements and risk appetite.

The candidate will lead risk assessments, maintain risk registers, and drive risk-informed decision making with stakeholders across IT, Legal, and Procurement. A 10+ year track record is preferred.