Cybersecurity Risk Manager

Our client is a rapidly expanding global manufacturer seeking a Cybersecurity Risk & Oversight Manager to provide oversight of cybersecurity risk across its worldwide operating companies. This role focuses on identifying control gaps, assessing risk, and ensuring audit readiness ahead of formal internal audits. Working closely with Internal Audit and IT leadership within a highly decentralized environment, this position plays a critical role in strengthening the organization s overall cybersecurity posture..

This role requires a strong combination of technical cybersecurity expertise and an audit-focused mindset. While not responsible for day-to-day security operations, the individual serves as a trusted advisor and assessor, ensuring appropriate controls, testing, and risk mitigation practices are in place.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of cybersecurity controls and risks across global operating companies

• Proactively identify cybersecurity gaps and weaknesses in advance of internal audits

• Partner closely with Internal Audit to support cybersecurity audits and remediation activities

• Evaluate cybersecurity practices across identity and access management, infrastructure, OT, and network security

• Review and assess penetration testing, red teaming, and other cybersecurity testing activities

• Evaluate Active Directory security and overall cyber resilience across operations

• Advise operating companies on cybersecurity improvements and risk-mitigation strategies

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in a highly decentralized environment

• Support the continuous improvement of the organization s cybersecurity maturity

Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity audit, cyber risk, or cybersecurity assurance roles

• Strong technical cybersecurity background, including hands-on knowledge of security controls and testing

• Understanding of audit expectations and ability to work effectively with auditors

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across global, decentralized teams

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit, consulting, or industry cybersecurity roles

• Exposure to OT security environments

• Big Four or consulting experience preferred but not required

Role Details

• Level: Manager (individual contributor; no direct reports)

• Location: Wallingford, CT (hybrid; 3 4 days onsite)

• Travel: Limited, with potential for occasional increases