About the job Senior Information Risk Consultant - Information Security
Job Title : Senior Information Risk Consultant - Information Security
Location : Dallas, TX or Tampa, FL
Experience Level : Mid-Senior (7+ years)
Job Type : Contract (No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship)
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct risk assessments of applications, infrastructure, and vendors using established methodologies.
- Identify and document control gaps and provide actionable remediation recommendations .
- Partner with business and technology teams to articulate risks in a clear, understandable manner.
- Evaluate and ensure remediation plans effectively address identified risks.
- Document risks in the companys risk register and assist with policy exceptions and risk acceptance processes .
- Drive process improvements in the risk assessment program .
Qualifications
Must-Have :
5-7 years of experience in risk assessment (application, infrastructure, or vendor risk management).Strong knowledge of technical infrastructure , networks , databases , and cybersecurity risks .Proficiency in information risk management frameworks and best practices.Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.Advanced skills in MS Excel , PowerPoint , and PowerBI for data analysis and presentations.Strong critical thinking , analytical skills , and attention to detail.Nice-to-Have :
Experience in the Financial Services industry .Certifications such as CISSP , CISM , or CRISC .Bachelors degree in a related field.