Lead - Cyber Risk & Control Monitoring

Lead - Cyber Risk & Control Monitoring

Position Summary

Do you want to be part of a collaborative Cybersecurity Governance team? Are you a problem solver who enjoys diving into security risk, translating complex technical concepts for business partners, and driving meaningful risk reduction across the enterprise?

As the Lead, Cybersecurity Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM), you will help oversee the operating model and day-to-day execution of the organization's Information Security continuous control monitoring program. You will partner across Information Security, Technology, Risk Management, and Internal Audit to define control design and objectives, instrument and automate control monitoring where feasible, evaluate control performance through data-driven testing, and drive timely remediation of control gaps.

This role serves as a central point of coordination across Information Security, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Legal, Privacy, and Technology teams-establishing governance routines, reporting, and accountability to continuously improve the security control environment, reduce risk exposure, and maintain alignment with regulatory expectations and internal standards.

You are

• Passionate about cybersecurity and IT risk management

• Curious about relevant technology risks (emerging technology, current events, etc.) and their impact on business functions

• Driven to accelerate impact and lead change

• Detail oriented

• Flexible and resourceful in managing multiple priorities

• An excellent communicator with the ability to explain security concepts in simple, business relevant terms

• Able to effectively collaborate within your own team and across the organization

You have

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• 7+ years of experience in information security, IT risk, technology audit, compliance, GRC, or control testing/assurance functions

• Demonstrated experience leading audit, risk, or assurance activities-including evidence strategy, walkthroughs, testing, and issue remediation

• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills; ability to translate technical control results into business risk

• Experience defining control objectives, designing testing approaches (manual and automated), and identifying corrective actions that address root cause

• Working knowledge of security, risk, regulatory, and control frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF/800-53, MAR, SOC 2, NYDFS 500, etc.) and experience mapping controls across frameworks

• Experience producing executive-ready artifacts (dashboards, risk narratives, committee materials, audit packages) and facilitating governance forums

• Experience working with and assessing cloud and SaaS environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) including shared responsibility models and cloud security controls

• Understanding of AI/ML security and governance considerations (e.g., data protection, model risk, third-party AI, secure use/monitoring) is a plus

• Hands-on experience with GRC and control/issue management workflows (e.g., ServiceNow) and building repeatable evidence processes

• Ability to work with control telemetry and reporting and perform data analysis to identify trends, outliers, and control breakdowns

• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, Security+, CCSP)

You will

Continuous Monitoring & Control Oversight

• Help lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the information security continuous control monitoring (CCM) program

• Maintain a prioritized control inventory and define control objectives, owners, evidence sources, testing frequency, and monitoring methods

• Define and monitor KPIs/KRIs and produce recurring dashboards for leadership (control health, exceptions, overdue actions, and risk trends)

• Oversee control testing and monitoring cycles (manual and automated), including data quality checks, sampling standards, and alignment to internal frameworks

• Partner with control owners to instrument monitoring, reduce manual evidence collection, and improve control reliability through automation

• Establish an intake and triage process for control exceptions, audit findings, and emerging risks to ensure consistent severity, ownership, and due dates

Audit & Assessment Coordination

• Lead coordination of internal audits, external audits, and third-party assessments, including scoping, evidence planning, walkthroughs, and stakeholder alignment

• Oversee responses to audit requests and findings, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and traceability to control design and operation

• Drive ongoing readiness for recurring assessments (e.g., SOC 2, internal audits, etc.) through continuous evidence and control health reporting

Remediation Governance

• Establish and enforce an issue management lifecycle for findings/control gaps (intake, risk rating, action plans, due dates, status reporting, closure criteria)

• Challenge and validate remediation plans to ensure root-cause correction, appropriate compensating controls, and measurable risk reduction

• Escalate overdue, high-severity, or systemic issues through established governance forums and senior leadership reporting

• Validate remediation effectiveness through follow-up testing and define clear closure criteria to prevent re-occurrence

Reporting & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Develop executive-level reporting on control effectiveness, audit status, and remediation progress

• Partner with: Security Engineering & Operations

• Enterprise Risk Management

• Internal Audit

• Privacy & Legal

• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement through coaching, documentation standards, and consistent follow-through

Reporting relationships

• As our Lead, Cybersecurity Continuous Control Monitoring, you will report to our Head of Cybersecurity Governance who reports to our Deputy Chief Information Security Officer.

Location

• Three days a week at our Guardian office in New York, NY or Bethlehem, PA

Salary Range:

$118,980.00 - $195,465.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

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