Cybersecurity Risk Associate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$81,500.00 - $134,500.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Vendor Security Assessment System (VSAS) team within Cybersecurity organization is responsible for analyzing and providing recommendations to assist in managing cyber-related risks associated with outsourcing Travelers data to third-party vendors or service providers. We have an exciting opportunity for a Cybersecurity Technologist who will assist in the development, implementation, and execution of the Travelers Third Party Cybersecurity Risk Management Program.
Successful incumbent will engage with third parties to ensure the completion of all aspects of the risk assessment of third party vendors. Assess inherent and residual risk of data transfers.
Acts as the primary point of accountability for cybersecurity to business partners within assigned area. Supports and maintains security systems to ensure the integrity of company information and resources. Supports the investigation, identification, and resolution of cybersecurity events/breaches. Interfaces with internal and external entities to ensure adherence to cybersecurity procedures and policies.
A well-suited candidate will possess great communication skills (written and oral) and a solid understanding and knowledge of cybersecurity risk control frameworks.

What Will You Do?

• Provide operational support, trouble shooting and maintenance of Security related processes, controls or products.
• Independently analyze and resolve problems of medium to high complexity.
• Configure, test, document and implement new or upgrades to security processes, controls or products as directed.
• Participates in resolving situations involving improper attempts to access or infiltrate our networks.
• Recommends changes to area procedures and products. Implements with management review.
• Support reviewing or identifying and responding to security events and escalating to management.
• Consults with business peers to support and resolve cybersecurity events.
• Understands and has input to the budget process, and shares responsibility for cost-effective expense control of assigned projects.
• Participate in Security and enterprise projects as assigned.
• Act as a security representative at design and new technology meetings.
• Provides guidance to more junior employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline.
• Five years of relevant experience with Cybersecurity practices, processes, and Cybersecurity event investigation/resolution. Cybersecurity degree, Certifications Including: Security +, ISC2 SSCP, GSEC, etc.
• Experience providing high-level support with a comprehensive knowledge of specific IS Security methodologies, processes, and software packages and a conceptual understanding of other IS Security procedures and policies.
• Ideal candidate has presentation skills, can work in a fast paced multidimensional environment

Problem Solving:

• Ability to recognize and analyze problems of average complexity and independently consider a variety of alternatives to arrive at a timely, practical and cost-effective solution.

Team Orientation:

• Builds relationships with peers to achieve objectives.
• Working to build relationships with other departments to work as one team.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.
• Gives and welcomes feedback.
• Puts success of team above self.

Leadership:

• Accountable for all tasks delegated by the supervisor.

Planning and Project Management:

• Sets appropriate goals and priorities.
• Completes multiple tasks in the time allocated to accomplish results.
• Accurately evaluates and estimates new tasks.
• Provides management with accurate and timely status information.

What is a Must Have?

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of work experience within Computer Science or a related field.

What Is in It for You?

• Health Insurance:Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement:Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off:Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program:The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement:We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.

In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.