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Guidehouse

IT Risk and Controls Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

Job Family: IT Risk & Controls Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do: The IT Risk and Controls Managing Consultant will support ...

Montcure, LLC

IT Audit - Staff

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

As a member of the Technology Risk (IT Audit) team, this role contributes to the delivery of high-quality services supporting financial statement audits, attestation engagements, and IT control ...

Guidehouse

IT Advisory Manager

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$97K - $119K/yr

Job Family: IT Risk & Controls Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph What You Will Do: The IT Advisory Manager will lead stakeholder ...

Guidehouse

IT Advisory Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

$96K - $117K/yr

Job Family: IT Risk & Controls Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph What You Will Do: The IT Advisory Manager will lead stakeholder ...

Guidehouse

IT Advisory Manager

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$97K - $119K/yr

Job Family: IT Risk & Controls Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph What You Will Do: The IT Advisory Manager will lead stakeholder ...

Montcure, LLC

IT Audit - Senior

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Job Summary The IT Audit Senior Analyst supports Technology Risk and IT audit engagements within a Department of Defense or Government & Public Sector environment. This role leads the execution of ...

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As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for it risk in Virginia is $30.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.33 and $38.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is IT risk?

IT risk refers to the potential for losses or negative impacts to an organization resulting from the use of information technology. This includes threats such as data breaches, cyberattacks, system failures, and non-compliance with regulations. IT risk management involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating these risks to protect an organization’s information assets and ensure business continuity.

What is the difference between It Risk vs Cybersecurity Analyst?

AspectIt RiskCybersecurity Analyst
Required CredentialsCertifications like CRISC, CISSP, CISACertifications like CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH
Work EnvironmentRisk management teams, compliance departmentsSecurity operations centers, IT departments
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial, healthcare, and large enterprisesTech firms, finance, government agencies

It Risk professionals focus on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to IT systems and compliance. Cybersecurity Analysts primarily monitor and respond to security threats and incidents. While both roles require similar certifications and work in overlapping environments, It Risk emphasizes risk management strategies, whereas Cybersecurity Analysts concentrate on security operations and threat response.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an IT Risk professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as an IT Risk professional, you need a strong understanding of information security principles, risk management frameworks, and relevant regulations, typically supported by a degree in information technology or cybersecurity. Familiarity with risk assessment tools, GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) systems, and certifications such as CISM or CISSP is highly valued. Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for identifying vulnerabilities and collaborating with stakeholders. These competencies are crucial for proactively managing threats and ensuring the organization's information assets remain secure and compliant.

What are some common challenges faced by IT Risk professionals when working with cross-functional teams?

IT Risk professionals often collaborate with various departments such as IT, compliance, finance, and operations. A common challenge is effectively communicating technical risks in terms that non-technical stakeholders can understand, ensuring alignment on priorities and mitigation strategies. Navigating differing risk tolerances and balancing business needs with security requirements can also present difficulties. Building strong relationships and fostering ongoing dialogue are key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring successful risk management across the organization.
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Infographic showing various It Risk job openings in Virginia as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,558 per year, or $30.1 per hour.
Principal IT Risk Management Analyst

Principal IT Risk Management Analyst

Strategic Education, Inc.

Herndon, VA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Strategic Education rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 11 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 198 rated education and training

Job description

At Strategic Education Inc., our mission is to enable economic mobility through education. Through our portfolio of institutions and learning solutions, we serve working adult learners by improving affordability, engagement, and workforce readiness. This mission guides our approach to technology, cybersecurity, and risk management.
The Principal IT Risk Management Analyst is a senior leader responsible for advancing the organization's IT risk management program. This is not a compliance or audit role. The successful candidate will have deep experience identifying, assessing, quantifying, and managing technology risk, along with the technical understanding needed to evaluate security controls, identify technology risks, and engage effectively with cybersecurity, engineering, and architecture teams. While the role does not require designing technical solutions or interpreting detailed system configurations, it does require the ability to understand how technology decisions, vulnerabilities, and control weaknesses translate into organizational risk and business impact.
This role drives strategy, leads complex technology risk assessments, and partners across the enterprise to ensure technology risks are effectively identified, measured, managed, and communicated in alignment with organizational risk appetite and tolerance. Success in this role requires the ability to translate technical risk into meaningful business context for executive leadershi
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
  • Lead and evolve the IT security risk management program in alignment with organizational goals, risk appetite, and risk tolerance

  • Partner with executive leadership to shape risk strategy and drive enterprise-wide adoption

  • Serve as a key advisor on risk posture, translating technical findings into strategic business decisions

Risk Assessment & Analysis
  • Identify, assess, and quantify technology risks by evaluating cybersecurity threats, operational vulnerabilities, and emerging technology risks using qualitative and quantitative methodologies

  • Conduct risk assessments using established frameworks, including NIST CSF and CIS Controls v8

  • Translate technical findings into clear, actionable business risk and support risk-based decision making

  • Manage and maintain the enterprise IT risk register, including risk ownership, scoring, and lifecycle tracking

Risk Mitigation & Governance
  • Design and implement IT security risk mitigation strategies and controls aligned with industry standards

  • Lead the risk exception management process, including evaluation, documentation, and risk acceptance decisions

  • Provide risk-informed guidance for complex technology initiatives, including emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and machine learning

  • Integrate IT security risk management practices into business and technology processes

  • Support the development and lifecycle management of information security policies and standards

Risk Reporting & Insights
  • Define and evolve risk metrics, key risk indicators (KRIs), and risk appetite thresholds

  • Develop dashboards and reporting that translate risk data into actionable insights for executive and board-level audiences

  • Communicate complex risk concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Program Enablement & Continuous Improvement
  • Drive adoption of IT security risk platforms and workflow automation to improve efficiency and scalability

  • Identify and implement automation opportunities across risk management workflows

  • Continuously enhance risk methodologies, tools, and processes

  • Stay current on the evolving threat landscape, emerging technologies, and industry practices

Mentorship & Development
  • Mentor and guide junior team members in direct or matrixed reporting relationships

  • Lead or own workstreams while providing direction and support to junior analysts

Qualifications
Skills & Expertise
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a risk-first mindset

  • Demonstrated team leadership through mentoring, coaching, or leading analysts

  • Ability to own workstreams and guide junior staff in a matrixed environment

  • Strong technical depth to identify risks, evaluate control effectiveness, and translate vulnerability and technical data into business risk

  • Deep knowledge of NIST CSF, CIS Controls v8, and related frameworks

  • Proven ability to build and manage an enterprise IT risk register and exception management program

  • Experience building and evolving risk metrics, KRIs, dashboards, and executive reporting

  • Hands-on experience with GRC platforms and workflow automation tools (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow GRC, OneTrust, Jira, Rapid7 Nexpose) and the ability to automate processes

  • Understanding of AI/ML risk domains, including model risk, data integrity, bias, and adversarial threats, with the ability to recommend controls

  • Experience drafting, reviewing, and improving information security policies and standards

  • Ability to communicate technical concepts and residual risk clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Work Experience
  • 5+ years of IT risk management experience, with a focus on risk assessment, quantification, and risk register ownership (not primarily compliance or audit)

  • 3+ years mentoring or leading team members

  • Demonstrated experience mentoring analysts while owning and delivering discrete risk workstreams or program components

  • Experience conducting risk assessments aligned to NIST CSF, CIS Controls v8, or similar frameworks

  • Experience managing an IT risk register, risk exception processes, and residual risk documentation

  • Experience developing risk metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting

  • Experience with GRC platforms and workflow automation in a risk context

  • Experience managing risks related to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence

Education & Certifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline required; Master's degree preferred

Preferred certifications:
  • CRISC (ISACA)

  • CISSP (ISC²)

  • CISM (ISACA)

  • CompTIA Security+

  • CompTIA CySA+

  • CompTIA CASP+

  • CGEIT (ISACA)

Other:
  • Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives (25 - 50%), senior leaders (10 - 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 - 10%).
  • Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.
  • If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
  • This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
  • Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
  • Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered.
  • Able to access information using a computer.
  • Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

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SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.
Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc
SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.
$119,300.00 - $178,900.00 - Salary
If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com.

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