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Cyber Risk Specialist Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Risk Specialist

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site +1

$115K/yr

Risk Specialist - Privacy Subject Matter Professional Responsibilities: โ€ข Assist with managing ... Cyber Audits, and Risk Assessment regulations, including performing current-state capability ...

As a Senior Principal Risk Specialist, Cyber Engagements, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening the industry's defenses against evolving cyber threats. You'll design and lead immersive tabletop ...

As a Senior Principal Risk Specialist, Cyber Engagements, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening the industry's defenses against evolving cyber threats. You'll design and lead immersive tabletop ...

Manager - Cyber Defence Strategy

Irvine, CA ยท On-site

$180K - $220K/yr

Represent GHD's cyber risk posture to the CTO, the IS Leadership Team and the Board Risk Committee. * Build specialist sub-teams (security architecture, vulnerability management, cyber GRC) to ...

Manager - Cyber Defence Strategy

Irvine, CA ยท On-site

$180K - $220K/yr

Represent GHD's cyber risk posture to the CTO, the IS Leadership Team and the Board Risk Committee. * Build specialist sub-teams (security architecture, vulnerability management, cyber GRC) to ...

One or more ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) certifications, including CIS-Risk ... Consultant, ServiceNow Our Deloitte Cyber team understands the unique challenges and opportunities ...

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Cyber Risk Specialist information

What is the difference between Cyber Risk Specialist vs Cyber Security Analyst?

AspectCyber Risk SpecialistCyber Security Analyst
CertificationsCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
Work EnvironmentRisk assessment, policy development, compliance, and mitigation planningMonitoring security systems, incident response, vulnerability assessment
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial, healthcare, and corporate sectors focusing on risk managementIT departments across various industries focusing on security operations

While both roles focus on cybersecurity, a Cyber Risk Specialist primarily assesses and manages organizational risks and compliance, whereas a Cyber Security Analyst concentrates on monitoring security systems and responding to threats. The roles often overlap but differ in their core focus areas within cybersecurity.

What cities in California are hiring for Cyber Risk Specialist jobs?

Cities in California with the most Cyber Risk Specialist job openings:

Expert Cyber Risk Management Engineer

Oakland, CA โ€ข On-site

Resource Consultings Services Inc.
Recruiting and Staffing Servicesย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

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Job description

Position: Expert Cyber Risk Management Engineer

Location: Oakland, CA (Onsite only)

Duration: Contract to Hire

Tentative Start Date: Nov/03/2025

Job Description:

This is a temp to hire opportunity
Ideal candidate will reside local to Oakland, CA

Responsibilities

  • Develop processes, maintain internal frameworks, create documentation templates, and implement tooling to support and mature assurance service delivery.
  • Collaborate with security specialists, enterprise architects, and other technical leaders to ensure security solutions sufficiently mitigate risks and align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Analyze risk exposure and consult on the design of cyber risk management capabilities where improvements are needed.
  • Assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity capabilities, provide guidance on managing risks associated with ineffective controls, and influence decision-making by educating stakeholders.
  • Track and report issue status, ensuring timely resolution of identified risks.
  • Communicate cybersecurity risks and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences across all levels of management.
  • Advise on enterprise-level decisions by presenting insights to senior leadership, including technology executives and governance bodies.
  • Collaborate with legal, compliance, and audit teams to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and contractual obligations.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with leadership regarding developments in assigned areas and contribute to special projects as needed.
  • Provide thought leadership and consulting support in the creation and maintenance of security-enabled processes across cybersecurity and technology teams.
  • Mentor team members on technical topics, interpersonal dynamics, organizational policies, and enterprise operations.
  • Partner with infrastructure, application, and data teams to ensure security controls are embedded across technology lifecycles and operational processes.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments to ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards; update unified requirements and document corrective actions.
  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for cyber risk management capabilities, including issue closure rates, control effectiveness, and remediation timelines.
  • Stay current with emerging threats, trends, and technologies, and provide strategic recommendations to enhance the organizations security posture.
  • Contribute to the development and enforcement of cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure consistent and effective practices.
  • Advise on the selection and implementation of security tools and technologies aligned with the cyber risk management strategy.

Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills, with emphasis on active listening and clarity.
  • Demonstrated empathy and ability to build trust within teams.
  • Proven ability to research and maintain current technical knowledge in a rapidly evolving environment.
  • Experience with Azure and Oracle public cloud infrastructures.
  • Expertise in preparing business plans, IT strategies, technology roadmaps, and technical proposals.
  • Ability to analyze business requirements and recommend timely, effective solutions.
  • Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving skills in directing analysis and developing solutions.
  • Knowledge of project development life cycle, with ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple initiatives.