Principal Information Security Governance & Risk Management
Role: Principal Information Security Governance & Risk Management
W2 Role
HYBRID
Vienna, VA
Job Description:
The Principal, Information Security Governance & Risk Management supports Information Security
Division in effectively managing the Enterprise s Information Security risks and overall program.
Responsible for the strategy, management and the overall execution of first line of defense information
security risk management and governance activities at the enterprise.
This role will collaborate with business unit Sr. leaders across the enterprise to identify mitigate and manage information security risks.
Uses extensive industry and real world experience to lead information security governance and risk management activities, developing pragmatic solutions to address gaps in line with established risk appetites.
Ensure information security governance and risk management activities align with strategic business
initiatives, achieve business and quality objectives, mitigate risk and enhance operating procedures.
Develop dashboards, metrics and reporting data to provide consultative guidance during
monthly and quarterly governance committees.
Promote operational efficiency and service excellence through appropriate risk controls,
process improvements and training while reducing and mitigating financial losses.
Responsibilities:
Lead the Information Security Program Risk Assessment.
Develop and lead a comprehensive Information Security Program Maturity Assessment and Risk
Assessment initiatives in line with the enterprise goals and regulatory expectations.
Ensure the effective identification, mitigation and management of information security risks arising from business activities.
In addition, provide guidance and advice to senior management on the status of their control environment related to standards compliance, risk identification and control issues. Identify critical areas to monitor and escalate issues and findings to appropriate stakeholders and governance committees.
As applicable, articulate implications of risks and issues related to data management and
protection to sponsors and risk owners and, if necessary, assist with security exceptions or
issue management
Translate control deficiencies into action plans and provide recommendations to enhance
governance practices in alignment with risk and compliance frameworks.
Participate in Security related special projects , councils, working groups , etc. as a Risk SME Text here
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Mathematics, Economics, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience
A minimum of 12-15 years of experience leading risk and/or compliance related activities in
financial services or other relevant industry, especially Operational Risk Programs
Deep knowledge and practical experience implementing NIST CSF in a medium to large
financial institution.
Extensive knowledge of industry leading risk management frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, NIST
CSF, ITIL)
Working knowledge of the MITRE attack framework
Extensive experience in the development of risk management frameworks along with the
requisite implementation
Advanced knowledge of information technology systems, project processes, and application
development
Advanced organizational, planning and time management skills
Advanced research, analytical, and problem solving skills
Advanced skill developing and implementing programs in a leadership role
Advanced skill building effective relationships with all levels of staff, management,
stakeholders, and vendors, through rapport, trust, diplomacy and tact
Advanced verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills to communicate clearly and
concisely technical and non-technical information to all levels of management and a strong EQ
Effective skill to influence, negotiate and persuade to reach agreeable exchange and positive
outcomes
Advanced skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
Desired Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Prior experience developing, implementing, and or assessing an information security
program for a medium to large financial institution.
Prior experience implementing and/or assessing NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) in a
medium to large financial institution.
Graduate education in Business, Cyber/Information Security Risk, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Quantitative discipline or related field
Professional certifications including, but not limited to any of the following: FRM, PRM, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CGEIT, CRISC, CFE, CPA, CIA, CIPP, ISA, AWS and etc.
Professional or planned date for certification in Operational Risk, and/or specialized in Technology or Information Security