Cyber Security Risk Expert

Job Title: Cyber Security Risk Expert IV Location: Eagan, MN (Onsite preferred; highly qualified remote candidates may be considered) Duration: Long-term contract (6-month extension expected) Work Type: Full-time, business hoursJob Summary We are seeking a senior Cyber Security Risk Expert to support a large federal enterprise environment. This role is responsible for identifying, assessing, tracking, and helping remediate cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities that could impact enterprise systems, data, and operations.The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience with ServiceNow Vulnerability Response (VR) and will serve as a subject-matter expert (SME) for vulnerability risk management processes, working closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership. Key Responsibilities • Identify, assess, document, and communicate cybersecurity risks across enterprise systems and platforms • Manage and track vulnerabilities using ServiceNow Vulnerability Response (VR) • Design and maintain vulnerability remediation workflows, dashboards, and reports • Analyze security findings and recommend appropriate risk responses (accept, mitigate, transfer, or avoid) • Monitor and validate the progress and effectiveness of remediation efforts • Review and assess vulnerabilities across applications, infrastructure, hardware, and cloud environments • Develop automation and scripts to support vulnerability data collection, reporting, and remediation tracking • Serve as a cybersecurity risk and vulnerability management SME, providing guidance to stakeholders and technical teams • Support security documentation, validation, and compliance remediation efforts • Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and maintain clear action plans and schedules • Communicate technical risks and remediation status to both technical and non-technical audiencesRequired Skills & Experience • 13–20 years of cybersecurity or information security experience • Hands-on expertise with ServiceNow Vulnerability Response (VR) • Strong knowledge of the ServiceNow platform, including: • Forms, tables, dashboards, ACLs, MID servers • Experience with ServiceNow scripting / JavaScript • Strong background in vulnerability management and remediation processes • Experience assessing risk across enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments • Ability to analyze data from multiple sources and present clear findings and recommendations • Experience supporting security standards, models, and frameworks • Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills • Ability to work independently on high-visibility, mission-critical initiatives Education • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred • Additional relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree Additional Requirements • Must have lived in the U.S.for the past 5 years • Must be able to pass a background check, credit check, and drug screening • No more than 6 months of international travel in the past 5 years (military service excluded) • Business casual dress code when onsite • Overtime must be pre-approved Location Preference • Local candidates in or near Eagan, MN will be given priority • Onsite work is preferred; remote candidates with strong qualifications may be considered Apply tot his job