Security-Risk Management Specialist
Job ID: 110423
Location: San Jose, CA [Remote]
Category: App/Dev
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 09/04/2025
Our client is seeking a seasoned Security-Risk Management Specialist to join their team on a contractual basis. The ideal candidate will be tasked with overseeing vulnerability assessments and security audits remotely. This role requires a deep understanding of security frameworks and risk management in a technology environment. The successful candidate will provide crucial insights and strategies to enhance security posture, ensuring robust protection of key assets.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and security audits across various digital assets.
- Interview asset owners and stakeholders to extract critical information regarding their mission, strategy, and associated security risks.
- Analyze and investigate risks, employing a methodical approach to threat identification and assessment.
- Perform on-site audits as necessary, ensuring compliance with established security protocols and frameworks.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls and recommend enhancements to fortify security measures.
- Identify and assess potential risks and exposures in partner assets, proposing strategic remediation solutions.
- Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to align security strategies with business objectives.
- Document findings and prepare detailed reports to inform management and guide decision-making processes.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in security risk management or a related field.
- Proven expertise in secured environment controls such as FedRAMP, NIST, FISMA, or STIG.
- Skilled in vulnerability management, resolution, and verification processes.
- Experience in hardening systems to comply with security benchmarks such as CIS.
- Familiarity with vulnerability scanners like Qualys is preferred.
- Ability to automate tasks using Python, Ansible, or similar tools.
- Knowledge of cloud solution offerings and their associated security considerations.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Pay Range: $60.00 – $65.00 Hourly
This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.