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Insider Risk Manager Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

Integrity and sound judgment in balancing AI innovation with risk management. * Expertise in AI ... audit logging, insider risk. * Experience with OWASP, STRIDE, PASTA, NIST, AI RMF, ISO/IEC

Integrity and sound judgment in balancing AI innovation with risk management. * Expertise in AI ... audit logging, insider risk. * Experience with OWASP, STRIDE, PASTA, NIST, AI RMF, ISO/IEC

Lead Data Privacy Engineer

Hartford, CT ยท On-site

$171 - $284/hr

... management, data classification, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs), and insider risk controls. * Strong software engineering foundation with 5+ years developing ...

TAMs are accountable for translating Varonis capabilities into reduced risk, controlled access, and ... insider threats, cyber-attacks, and policy violations * Help customers identify and mitigate risks ...

Customer Success Strategist

Norwalk, CT ยท On-site

$122K - $157K/yr

... Manager to identify campaign trends, optimization opportunities, and risk signals before they ... CT Insider, the Connecticut Post, New Haven Register, Danbury's News-Times, Greenwich Time ...

Customer Success Strategist

Norwalk, CT ยท On-site

$122K - $157K/yr

... Manager to identify campaign trends, optimization opportunities, and risk signals before they ... CT Insider, the Connecticut Post, New Haven Register, Danbury's News-Times, Greenwich Time ...

Customer Success Strategist

Norwalk, CT ยท On-site

$122K - $157K/yr

... Manager to identify campaign trends, optimization opportunities, and risk signals before they ... CT Insider, the Connecticut Post, New Haven Register, Danbury's News-Times, Greenwich Time ...

Customer Success Strategist

Norwalk, CT

$122K - $157K/yr

... Manager to identify campaign trends, optimization opportunities, and risk signals before they ... CT Insider, the Connecticut Post, New Haven Register, Danbury's News-Times, Greenwich Time ...

Customer Success Strategist

Norwalk, CT

$122K - $158K/yr

... Manager to identify campaign trends, optimization opportunities, and risk signals before they ... CT Insider, the Connecticut Post, New Haven Register, Danbury's News-Times, Greenwich Time ...

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Insider Risk Manager information

What does an insider risk manager do?

An Insider Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks posed by individuals within an organization, such as employees, contractors, or business partners. Their work focuses on preventing data breaches, intellectual property theft, and other security incidents caused by trusted insiders. They develop policies, conduct investigations, monitor employee activity for suspicious behavior, and collaborate with other departments to strengthen security measures. Ultimately, their goal is to protect the organization's assets and reputation from internal threats.

What are some common challenges faced by an insider risk manager, and how can they be addressed?

Insider Risk Managers often face challenges such as detecting subtle behavioral changes that may signal insider threats, balancing employee privacy with effective monitoring, and fostering a culture of security awareness. Addressing these challenges typically involves working closely with IT, HR, and legal teams to implement risk assessment tools, develop clear communication strategies, and provide regular training. Additionally, staying updated on the latest threat trends and maintaining transparent incident response protocols help Insider Risk Managers mitigate potential risks effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an insider risk manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Insider Risk Manager, you need expertise in cybersecurity, risk assessment, and incident response, often supported by a degree in information security or a related field. Familiarity with SIEM tools, DLP systems, and certifications like CISSP or CISM are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, discretion, and communication skills help in identifying threats and collaborating with stakeholders. These skills ensure effective mitigation of insider threats, protecting organizational assets and sensitive information.

What is the difference between Insider Risk Manager vs Data Loss Prevention Specialist?

AspectInsider Risk ManagerData Loss Prevention Specialist
CredentialsSecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM), risk management experienceSecurity certifications, technical knowledge of DLP tools
Work EnvironmentCorporate security teams, risk assessment settingsIT security teams, technical implementation roles
Industry UsageFinancial, healthcare, government sectorsTech, finance, enterprise sectors
Primary FocusIdentifying and mitigating insider threatsPreventing data exfiltration and leaks

The Insider Risk Manager focuses on detecting and managing risks posed by internal employees, while the Data Loss Prevention Specialist concentrates on technical measures to prevent data leaks. Both roles require security certifications and are vital in protecting organizational assets, but they differ in scope and daily responsibilities.

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AI Governance Engineer

Dalio Family Office

Westport, CT โ€ข Hybrid

Full-time

Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Build and operate the AI governance program, including authoring the AI-SSDLC and managing governance controls.

  • Lead AI threat modeling, risk assessments, security reviews, and monitor AI systems for security, compliance, and behavioral risks.

  • Partner with Legal, Privacy, Compliance, and Security teams to ensure AI programs align with regulatory and industry standards.


Job description

AI Governanceย Engineerย 

Dalio Family Office Overview:ย ย 

The Dalio Family Office (DFO) supports Barbara and Ray Dalio and their family in their ventures, investments, and philanthropic efforts under Dalio Philanthropies, which includes OceanX, Dalio Education, Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation. The core of the DFO's culture is built around meaningful work and meaningful relationships and the family's commitment to giving back. The office is headquartered in Westport, CT withย regionalย offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.ย 

Position Summary:ย ย 

This AI Governance Analyst / Engineer will build andย operateย the program that lets the organization adopt agentic AI aggressively, and safely. You will author the AI-SSDLC, gate agents before production, own the organization's AI threat model, and hunt for risky or misaligned behavior before it becomes an incident. The role works across IT, Compliance, Legal, and every business unit building or consuming AI tools, and serves as the primary SME on Agentic AI security for senior leadership and the board.ย 

Day-to-day responsibilities would include a combination of the following:ย 

  • Develop and manage the AI Secure Software Development Lifecycle (AI-SSDLC), including governance controls andย an enterpriseย agent registry.
  • Lead AI threat modeling, risk assessments, red team exercises, and security reviews for AI agents and platforms.
  • Monitor AI systems for security, compliance, and behavioral risks; enforce governance standards and executive reporting.ย 
  • Partner with Legal, Privacy, Compliance, and Security teams to align AI programs with regulatory and industry frameworks.
  • Drive automation, process scalability, and reporting dashboards to improve governance efficiency and risk management.

The ideal candidate willย possessย the following knowledge, skills, attributes, and values:ย 

  • Integrity and sound judgment in balancing AI innovation with risk management.ย 
  • Expertiseย in AI governance, AI-SSDLC, and enterprise risk frameworks.ย 
  • Strong knowledge of AI security, threat modeling, red teaming, and agentic AI architectures.ย 
  • Ability to influence and collaborate across IT, Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and business teams.
  • Proven capability to design scalable governance processes, controls, and automation.ย 
  • Executive-level communication skills with the ability to present complex AI risks and strategies to senior leadership and the board.ย 

Illustrative Benefits:ย ย ย ย ย 

  • ย 100% company paid medical premiums
  • ย 17 company paid holidays
  • ย Friday summer hours
  • ย Monthly community happy hours
  • ย Hybrid work environment ย 
  • ย Free catered food services for in-office days ย 
  • Generous PTO offering
  • Casual dress codeย 
  • 150% 401(k) match up to $7,500 and 100% match above $7,500 ($15k match limit)ย 
  • Gym reimbursement, back up childcare services, insurance, financial, and legal services, and much more!ย ย 

Qualifications:ย 

  • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Information Security, Risk Management, Computer Science, orย a relatedย field.
  • 5+ years of experience in information security, IT governance, risk management, compliance, or software engineering, including 2+ years of hands-on enterprise AI/automation experience.
  • Knowledge of AI in Power Automate, including AI Builder, agentic workflows, connector permissions, and audit logging.ย 
  • Strong understanding of Model Context Protocol (MCP), trust boundaries, tool scoping, and AI agent security.ย 
  • Expertiseย with Microsoft Purview, including DSPM for AI, DLP, sensitivity labels, audit logging, insiderย risk.ย 
  • Experience with OWASP, STRIDE, PASTA, NIST, AI RMF, ISO/IECย 
  • Ability to develop scripts or low code solutions; Python,ย Powershell, or Power Platform and analyze securityย logs
  • Approximately 10%ย travelย requiredย both domestically and internationallyย 

Compensation:ย 

Compensation for the role includes a competitive salary in the range from $175,000 -$260,000 (inclusive of a merit-based bonus, dependent onย years of experience, level of education obtained, as well asย applicable skillset) and an excellent benefits package, including paid time off ranging from 15 toย 25 daysย based on years of service, paid sick and safe leave, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid parental time off, birth mother recovery pay, sick family member pay, parental ramp back up program, gym reimbursement and generous employer match for 401k.ย 

Pleaseย noteย weย are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.ย 

At the DFO, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. The DFO treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.ย