Job Description
Primary Skills: Risk Management-Expert, Information Security-Advanced, Data Analysis-Intermediate, Cybersecurity/Compliance-Expert
Contract Type: W2/ C2C
Duration: 12+ months
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (100% - EST or CST preferred)
Pay Range: $50 - $65 per hour
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Job Summary
We are seeking an Information Security Risk Manager to join our team, responsible for implementing and improving our risk management program. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of operating independently in security and risk management roles, with a solid foundation in information security. This role involves detailed and flexible thinking to manage and mitigate risks effectively.
Any professional Certification in the Security and Risk Management domain (e.g. Sec+, SSCP, GSIF or any others)
Candidates' understanding / knowledge & experence around fundamental risk management concepts such as inherent risk, residual risks, types of mitigating controls, annual loss expectancy
Past experience in information security roles (e.g. security operations, security engineering) that presented ample opportunities for stakeholder management, performance SLOs, and operations delivery.
Past Technical program management experience - working cross functionality to solve issues focused on information security, privacy, or compliance.
Experience with a scripting languages such as SQL / JavaScript or Python or Apps scripting
Key Responsibilities
• Perform repetitive yet detail-oriented tasks with varying specifics.
• Simplify moderately complex situations into fundamental parts for better understanding and management.
• Interact professionally across diverse cultural and national backgrounds.
• Understand and apply fundamental risk management concepts effectively.
• Produce accurate and timely reports on risk management activities.
Must-Have Skills:
• Solid foundation in information security principles.
• Experience (over 2 years) in roles requiring independent operation in risk management.
• Professional certification in security and risk management (e.g., Sec+, SSCP) or a degree in a related field.
Domain/Industry Experience Required:
• Significant experience (~2+ years) in information security, especially in roles involving stakeholder management and operations delivery.
• Technical program management involving information security, privacy, or compliance is advantageous.
ABOUT AKRAYA
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2026 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2026) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2026 & 2026)!
Industry Leaders in IT Staffing
As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!
Join Akraya Today!
Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!
Contract Type: W2/ C2C
Duration: 12+ months
Location: Pittsburgh, PA (100% - EST or CST preferred)
Pay Range: $50 - $65 per hour
#LP
#DP
Job Summary
We are seeking an Information Security Risk Manager to join our team, responsible for implementing and improving our risk management program. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of operating independently in security and risk management roles, with a solid foundation in information security. This role involves detailed and flexible thinking to manage and mitigate risks effectively.
Any professional Certification in the Security and Risk Management domain (e.g. Sec+, SSCP, GSIF or any others)
Candidates' understanding / knowledge & experence around fundamental risk management concepts such as inherent risk, residual risks, types of mitigating controls, annual loss expectancy
Past experience in information security roles (e.g. security operations, security engineering) that presented ample opportunities for stakeholder management, performance SLOs, and operations delivery.
Past Technical program management experience - working cross functionality to solve issues focused on information security, privacy, or compliance.
Experience with a scripting languages such as SQL / JavaScript or Python or Apps scripting
Key Responsibilities
• Perform repetitive yet detail-oriented tasks with varying specifics.
• Simplify moderately complex situations into fundamental parts for better understanding and management.
• Interact professionally across diverse cultural and national backgrounds.
• Understand and apply fundamental risk management concepts effectively.
• Produce accurate and timely reports on risk management activities.
Must-Have Skills:
• Solid foundation in information security principles.
• Experience (over 2 years) in roles requiring independent operation in risk management.
• Professional certification in security and risk management (e.g., Sec+, SSCP) or a degree in a related field.
Domain/Industry Experience Required:
• Significant experience (~2+ years) in information security, especially in roles involving stakeholder management and operations delivery.
• Technical program management involving information security, privacy, or compliance is advantageous.
ABOUT AKRAYA
Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Inc's Best Workplaces 2026 and Silicon Valley's Best Places to Work by the San Francisco Business Journal (2026) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2026 & 2026)!
Industry Leaders in IT Staffing
As staffing solutions providers for Fortune 100 companies, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!
Join Akraya Today!
Let us lead you to your dream career and experience the Akraya difference. Browse our open positions and join our team!
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