Cybersecurity Manager

Description

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Risk Manager to lead risk-focused security efforts for a growing organization in Rhode Island. This role centers on evaluating cyber exposure across systems, applications, data movement, and external partners while translating technical concerns into practical guidance for business leaders. The position also provides leadership for a small risk team and helps strengthen governance around emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. This role requires on-site presence during the first six months, followed by a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days remote.

Responsibilities:

Lead comprehensive cybersecurity risk reviews across infrastructure, software environments, data pathways, and third-party services, and present actionable recommendations to leadership.

Track evolving cyber threats, including AI-enabled attack methods and significant vendor-related intelligence, to refine security controls and maintain accurate risk documentation.

Manage day-to-day AI governance activities by reviewing internal and external AI usage, partnering with Legal and Compliance teams, and advancing related policies and safeguards.

Provide guidance, direction, and performance oversight for two Risk Analysts, supporting high-quality assessments and consistent execution.

Translate technical findings into concise business risk summaries that support informed decision-making by stakeholders and senior leaders.

Assess security considerations tied to enterprise, application, and network environments to identify gaps and prioritize remediation efforts.

Help maintain and improve monitoring and response awareness through collaboration with teams using SIEM and other security operations capabilities.

Work on-site five days per week during the initial six months, then transition to a hybrid model based on business needs.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security risk, or a closely related field.

Background in financial services, banking, or financial auditing, either current or prior.

Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity risk assessment across enterprise infrastructure, applications, networks, and third-party ecosystems.

Experience with AI governance, emerging technology risk, or policy development related to new security threats.

Knowledge of application security, enterprise security, network security, and SIEM-supported security practices.

Proven ability to communicate technical risk clearly to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Prior people leadership experience or direct responsibility for guiding and supervising analysts.

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