Cyber Security Governance Lead - Cyber Risk

Overview As Cyber Security Governance Lead, you will lead cyber risk assessments across cloud, applications, data systems, and enterprise architecture. You’ll help shape and enforce governance frameworks that support secure technology adoption, including AI/ML. This role involves technical assessments, secure architecture guidance, and support for cybersecurity initiatives that strengthen the organization’s security posture. Ideal for a proactive individual who excels in risk-based decision-making and multi-functional collaboration. You Are A clear communicator who influences technical and business collaborators. Passionate about cybersecurity governance and risk. Skilled in identifying vulnerabilities and mitigating threats. Collaborative in embedding governance into secure solution design. Able to translate complex risks into actionable guidance. Technically adept with a focus on IT and OT risk assessments. You Have 5+ years in cybersecurity, focused on governance, risk, and compliance. Good communication skills for conveying governance strategies. Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500, SOC 2, PCI-DSS) Experience with AWS and Azure cloud governance. Hands-on with GRC platforms for risk documentation and reporting. Familiarity with secure architecture, threat modeling, and vulnerability management. Experience advising on cybersecurity for IT and business projects. Exposure to AI/ML tools for automating governance processes. Experience building metrics, training, and security culture (e.g., Security Champions). Prior work in AI/ML security risk and automation. Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC). You Will Conduct risk assessments across cloud, software, data, infrastructure, and OT. Partner with architecture teams to integrate governance early in design. Provide risk-based guidance on architecture, vendors, and tech initiatives. Assess third-party/cloud solutions and recommend controls. Propose mitigation strategies for new and existing systems. Help develop governance policies for emerging tech including AI/ML. Advise business units on secure innovation and compliance. Support the Security Champions program and awareness efforts. Respond to cybersecurity inquiries and audits. Drive automation in governance workflows using AI/ML. Report key governance metrics to leadership. Coordinate compliance reviews and maintain policies and standards. Track and report on risk remediation and system changes. Prepare documentation for audits and inspections. Stay ahead of threats, technologies, and emerging trends. Location The primary location for this position is Hudson Yards, NY, with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office, 2 days remote). Salary Range: $116,350.00 - $191,155.00 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. Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards. Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. 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