Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesCandidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session. We have a terrific opportunity for you to make an impact at EchoStar, leading and developing a team of cybersecurity risk professionals. You'll be responsible for directing projects and initiatives that pro-actively identify and treat risks, translating technical concepts into business impact for C-suite reporting. If building relationships, seeing the big picture and developing actionable business intelligence are your superpowers we'd love to hear from you!
What Success Looks Like- Lead and develop a high-performing team of cybersecurity risk analysts while fostering continuous learning and risk mitigation excellence
- Oversee the end-to-end risk lifecycle, building dynamic and scalable structures to assess, mitigate, and report security risks consistently
- Direct the third-party risk management strategy, conducting vendor due diligence and evaluating ecosystem security controls
- Deploy artificial intelligence solutions to automate governance risk compliance processes, improve predictive threat detection, and streamline risk reporting
- Deliver executive risk dashboards and business-impact narratives that translate complex technical data for cross-functional leadership
- Partner across internal departments, including Legal, Procurement, and Executive Leadership, to integrate risk management directly into operational strategies
Skills, Experience and RequirementsCore Skills and Competencies- Expertise in leading end-to-end enterprise cybersecurity risk programs and managing cross-functional risk initiatives
- Strong capabilities in utilizing GRC frameworks, including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC2, for scalable risk governance
- Proven ability to apply AI technology, predictive intelligence, and automation to minimize manual tasks and elevate risk detection capabilities
- Strategic leadership experience managing third-party risk management ecosystems and conducting comprehensive vendor evaluations
- Advanced technical acumen in identifying, assessing, and mitigating complex technical cybersecurity vulnerabilities
- Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills to influence stakeholders and translate technical risk into business impact
Additional Qualifications- Master's degree or MBA in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a business-related discipline
- Active professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC
Minimum Requirements- Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- Minimum Experience: 8+ years of experience in Cybersecurity or Information Security, with 6+ years in a management or leadership role
- Required Technical Skills: Must have experience with:
- Cybersecurity frameworks including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC2
- Risk assessment methodologies and enterprise GRC tools
- AI integration in GRC processes and predictive risk analytics
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary RangesCompensation: $127,050.00/Year - $181,500.00/Year
BenefitsWe offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
