IT Risk Managers help organizations identify, assess, and reduce risks tied to technology, information security, and business systems. They work across technical and business teams to strengthen controls, support compliance, and help protect critical data and services. Explore vetted IT Risk Manager opportunities on Ladders, including roles paying $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by organization, but IT Risk Managers commonly assess technology and cybersecurity risks, maintain risk registers, evaluate internal controls, and recommend ways to address vulnerabilities. They may oversee audits, support incident and business continuity planning, and communicate risk exposure to executives, regulators, and other stakeholders.
Employers often look for experience in IT risk management, information security, audit, or governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). Familiarity with frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, or SOC reporting can be valuable. Strong analytical, communication, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills help professionals translate technical findings into practical business decisions. Some positions prefer relevant certifications, such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or CISM.
IT Risk Managers work in industries where secure, reliable technology is essential, including financial services, healthcare, consulting, and technology. Career paths may lead to senior risk leadership, cybersecurity governance, enterprise risk, or chief information security roles. Compensation depends on experience, location, industry, and scope of responsibility; Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.
Browse IT Risk Manager jobs on Ladders to discover opportunities that match your experience and career goals. Review role requirements, compare employers, and explore openings in technology risk, cybersecurity, and compliance.
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Information Security Risk and Governance Specialist, Consultant
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing information security governance and risk management. In this role, you'll support compliance efforts, manage audits, and develop security metrics to ensure ro...
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Information Security Risk and Governance Specialist, Consultant
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing information security governance and risk management practices. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, support audit readiness, and drive co...
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Information Security Risk and Governance Specialist, Consultant
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing information security governance and risk management. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, manage audits, and develop effective security p...
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Information Security Risk and Governance Specialist, Consultant
$110K - $130K *
Join our team to enhance information security governance and risk management. You'll translate regulatory requirements into actionable practices, ensuring compliance and audit readiness while collabor...
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Information Technology Assurance Specialist
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing operational security and efficiency. In this role, you'll support critical IT systems, ensuring high availability and compliance while collaborating on Specia...
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Information Technology Assurance Specialist
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Elevate your career by supporting critical Special Access Programs with your technical expertise. Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal system performance and security compliance while mentoring ot...
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Join a team that's shaping cybersecurity risk management. In this senior role, you’ll lead initiatives to evaluate and mitigate risks, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance compliance a...
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Champion strategic relationships to enhance IT audit processes, manage risks, and drive value. Lead audit teams in evaluating internal controls, ensuring compliance, and implementing best practices to...
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Transform technology risk management by leading a team to enhance vendor risk strategies, ensuring compliance and effective oversight across the enterprise while driving continuous improvement and fos...
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Drive the evolution of third-party technology risk management, leading a team to enhance vendor risk strategies, ensure compliance, and foster executive partnerships across the enterprise while mitiga...
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Drive your career with a senior leadership role in Technology Risk, overseeing third-party risk management and enhancing risk frameworks across the enterprise. Lead a team to ensure compliance and mit...
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Take ownership of the Third-Party Technology Risk function, leading a team to enhance risk management strategies, ensure compliance, and drive vendor risk reduction across the enterprise while fosteri...
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Transform technology risk management by leading a team to enhance vendor risk strategies, ensuring compliance and effective oversight across the enterprise while driving continuous improvement in risk...
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Drive the third-party technology risk strategy, leading a team to enhance risk management frameworks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while fostering executive partnerships across the e...
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Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
$115K - $130K *
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$450K - $500K+*
Lead and optimize a high-performing team of cybersecurity sales specialists, driving strategic partnerships across diverse industries to enhance security solutions and customer engagement, while shapi...
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Manager, Cybersecurity Sales Specialist
$450K - $500K+*
Transform the cybersecurity landscape by leading a high-performing sales team. Drive strategy and collaboration across business units, ensuring security solutions meet customer needs while shaping the...
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What does an IT Risk Manager do?
An IT Risk Manager identifies and evaluates risks involving technology, information security, systems, and data. They help develop controls and mitigation plans, monitor risk exposure, and communicate findings to business leaders and other stakeholders.
What qualifications are common for IT Risk Manager jobs?
Many roles seek experience in IT risk, cybersecurity, audit, or GRC, along with knowledge of relevant frameworks and regulations. Employers may also value certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or CISM, though requirements vary.
What skills are important for an IT Risk Manager?
Important skills include risk assessment, control evaluation, analytical thinking, clear communication, project management, and the ability to collaborate with technical teams and business leaders.
How much do IT Risk Managers earn?
Pay varies based on experience, location, industry, and responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, and listings provide details about compensation when available.
Where can IT Risk Managers work?
IT Risk Managers work in a wide range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, consulting, government, and technology—anywhere organizations need to manage technology and information security risks.