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Security Risk Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$202K - $230K/yr

About you * 7+ years of experience in information security with a strong focus on security risk management and GRC. * Demonstrated experience building or leading a security risk management program ...

The Information Security Officer will be a member of the Business Information Security Officer ... CSBB/GBM) * 1-2 years of risk management experience or direct participation in risk management ...

Knowledge, Skills & Behaviors 2+ years related information security risk management experience 3+ years related information technology experience Preferred industry-related certifications: GSEC ...

Security Risk Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$202K - $230K/yr

About you * 7+ years of experience in information security with a strong focus on security risk management and GRC. * Demonstrated experience building or leading a security risk management program ...

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How much do information security risk management jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for information security risk management in the United States is $58.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.43 and $65.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is information security risk management?

Information Security Risk Management is the process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks to an organization's information assets and implementing measures to mitigate those risks. This field involves analyzing potential threats, vulnerabilities, and the impact of security breaches to ensure data protection and regulatory compliance. Professionals in this area develop policies, select security controls, and monitor systems to reduce the likelihood and consequences of cybersecurity incidents. Effective risk management helps organizations safeguard sensitive information and maintain trust with customers and stakeholders.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in information security risk management?

To thrive in Information Security Risk Management, you need a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk assessment methodologies, and relevant legal or regulatory requirements, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in IT or cybersecurity and certifications like CISSP or CISM. Familiarity with risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST), vulnerability assessment tools, and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) systems is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills set top professionals apart in this field. These competencies are crucial for identifying, evaluating, and mitigating security risks, ensuring organizational resilience and regulatory compliance.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in information security risk management, and how are they typically addressed?

Professionals in Information Security Risk Management often face challenges such as keeping up with constantly evolving cyber threats, balancing security needs with business objectives, and ensuring compliance with various regulations. These challenges are typically addressed through continuous learning, close collaboration with IT and business teams, and implementing robust risk assessment frameworks. Proactive communication and regular updates to security policies also help manage risks effectively while supporting organizational goals.

What is the difference between Information Security Risk Management vs Cybersecurity Analyst?

AspectInformation Security Risk ManagementCybersecurity Analyst
CertificationsISO 27001, CISSP, CISMCompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP
Work EnvironmentPolicy development, risk assessments, complianceMonitoring security systems, incident response
Industry UsageRisk management, governance, compliance teamsSecurity operations centers, IT departments

While both roles focus on protecting information assets, Information Security Risk Management emphasizes identifying and mitigating risks through policies and assessments, whereas Cybersecurity Analysts focus on monitoring security systems and responding to threats. Both roles often collaborate but serve different functions within an organization's security framework.

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What states have the most Information Security Risk Management jobs?

States with the most job openings for Information Security Risk Management jobs include:

Infographic showing various Information Security Risk Management job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,577 per year, or $58.5 per hour.

Information Risk Consultant

New York, NY • Remote

Highmark Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


Highmark Health rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Company :Highmark HealthJob Description :

JOB SUMMARY

This job works closely with infrastructure architecture/engineering/operations, compliance, privacy, business teams and other areas necessary to identify risks to the business and drive solutions ranging from education and awareness to the adoption of new/existing policies, standards, processes, controls and technologies. The scope of this position is to proactively test for compliance with security policies and procedures and to recommend potential new approaches. This position is required to comply with all HM Health Solutions Corporate Policies and Information Security Policies, Standards and Procedures.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct Information Risk Assessments as assigned to the team. Request and analyze documentation necessary to perform appropriate assessment and conduct necessary interviews in order to collect and review relevant materials necessary to produce results of the assessment.
  • Clearly and concisely document and communicate risk assessment results with requestor, security architects and management, as appropriate.
  • Conduct and formulate appropriate risk scoring, as it relates to threat, vulnerability, likelihood, impact, security controls/counter-measures, etc.
  • Understand and contribute to inventory of risk register tracking, scoring and associated risk statements.
  • Perform follow up activities related to exceptions, risk acceptance, corrective action plans and additional mitigation activities.
  • Communicate risk treatment methodology; risk avoidance, risk acceptance, risk transference and risk mitigation to appropriate groups.
  • Partner with multiple projects and initiatives to apply security architecture requirements, develop architecture solutions, integrate security into solution designs, access risks of security gaps, and develop architecture remediation.
  • Assist HM Health Solutions teams in developing and maintaining appropriate procedural documentation which meets relevant compliance standards, such as Payment Card Industry - Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS), Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001.
  • Take lead role with enGen teams in developing and maintaining appropriate procedural documentation which meets relevant compliance standards, such as Payment Card Industry - Data Security Standards (PCI-DSS), Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001.
  • Prepare and present solution decks to different levels of management and varying technical experience.
  • Begin to take lead role in assuring compliance to required standards, procedures, guidelines and processes.
  • Other duties as assigned or requested.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree - Information Security, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Computer Science or related field

Substitutions

At least 7 years' experience in Information Security, Governance, Risk and/or Compliance

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Master's Degree - Computer Science, Information Security or related field

EXPERIENCE

Minimum:

  • 3 - 5 years' experience in Information Security and/or Information Risk Management and/or Information Technology
  • 1 - 3 years' experience within Information Security Governance, Risk and/or Compliance functions and activities
  • 1 - 3 years' experience developing, communicating and presenting Information Security and Risk Management concepts to varying audiences
  • Familiarity with technologies such as intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), firewalls, endpoint protection, web/email filtering, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), digital rights management, encryption, Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM), and virtualization platforms

Preferred:

  • 5 - 7 years' experience in Information Security and/or Information Risk Management and/or Information Technology
  • Experience working within an information security function using the HITRUST Common Security Framework (HITRUST CSF), or the NIST 800-83 cyber security framework
  • Experience supporting SSAE 16 or SOC 2 Security Trust Principle audits
  • IT/information security risk advisory experience
  • Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) tool experience such as ARCHER
  • In-depth understanding of network security architecture, network and networking protocols
  • Security industry organization participation / leadership (HITRUST, ISACA, InfraGard, ISC2, ISSA, etc.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of HITRUST CSF, NIST 800-83 cyber security framework, PCI, HIPAA, HITECH, COBIT, ISO 27001/2, and ITIL 3
  • Knowledge of NIST Risk Assessment methodology
  • Familiarity with secure SDLC best practices
  • Ability to work within high performance, multi-discipline teams
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Familiarity with AI governance frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001) and how they map to enterprise risk management and existing frameworks (NIST CSF, 800-53).
  • Awareness of secure AI adoption practices, including model lifecycle security, data privacy, and third-party AI/vendor risk considerations.
  • Understanding of automation opportunities in cyber risk management, including AI-assisted risk analysis, control validation, and metric generation.

REQUIRED LICENSURE

None

PREFERRED LICENSURE

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Global Information Assurance Certification Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), SANS or similar industry certifications

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:

0%- 25%

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT (other than English)?
None

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
(The physical, mental demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of their job. Reasonable accommodations will be made when necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position, to the extent that they do not cause undue hardship.

Position Type:

Office-Based

Office-Based Positions

An employee in this position works in an office environment. The position frequently requires the employee to communicate effectively with others both inside and outside the workplace (e.g., in person, via telephone, via email). The employee must be able to understand, interpret and analyze data, solve problems, concentrate, and research, use available technological resources and systems (e.g., computers and computer programs), multi-task, prioritize, and meet multiple deadlines to complete essential tasks. The employee generally works in a fast-paced and frequently stressful environment, must attend work on a regular and reliable basis as well as adhere to all workplace policies, and may be called upon to work outside regular business hours.

Teaches/Trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travels regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (Sales employees)

Does Not Apply

Physical Work Site Required

Yes

Most On-The-Road Positions

An employee in this position may work in a home or company office environment but is also frequently driving to and from various locations to perform the work off-site. The position frequently requires the employee to communicate effectively with others both inside and outside the workplace (e.g., in person, via telephone, via email). The employee must be able to understand, interpret and analyze data, solve problems, concentrate, and research, use available technological resources and systems (e.g., computers and computer programs), multi-task, prioritize, and meet multiple deadlines to complete essential tasks. The employee generally works in a fast-paced and frequently stressful environment, must attend work on a regular and reliable basis as well as adhere to all workplace policies, and may be called upon to work outside regular business hours.

Non-Office-Based Positions

An employee in this position is frequently required to move throughout the workplace, sit, stand and walk, use hands and fingers to hold objects, tools or controls, possess fine motor skills (e.g., to write and operate a computer or to steer transportation equipment), possess gross motor skills (e.g., to carry items), reach with hands and arms, climb stairs and ladders, balance, stoop, kneel crouch and crawl, communicate effectively, and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to work in a busy environment where decisions often must be made quickly, must attend work on a regular and reliable basis, must adhere to all workplace policies, and may be called upon to work outside regular business hours. This work occurs in a [example: warehouse, hospital or provider's office or mailroom].

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Does Not Apply

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Does Not Apply

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Does Not Apply

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Changes Approved By:

Kathleen Thompson

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum:

$79,300.00

Pay Range Maximum:

$127,100.00

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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About Highmark Health

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A national blended health organization, Highmark Health and our leading businesses support millions of customers with products, services and solutions closely aligned to our mission of creating remarkable health experiences, freeing people to be their best. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, we're regionally focused in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, and eastern and northwestern New York with customers in 50 states and the District of Columbia. We passionately serve individual consumers and fellow businesses alike. And our companies cover a diversified spectrum of essential health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions. Our financial position reflects strength and stability, with our year-end 2022 consolidated revenues totaling $26 billion. And we're proud to carry forth an important legacy of compassionate care and philanthropy that began more than 170 years ago. This tradition of giving back, reinvesting and ensuring that our communities remain strong and healthy is deeply embedded in our culture, informing our decisions every day.

Industry

Health care and social assistance and insurance services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US