Cohesity is the leader in AI-powered data security. Over 13,600 enterprise customers, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500, rely on Cohesity to strengthen their resilience while providing Gen AI insights into their vast amounts of data. Formed from the combination of Cohesity with Veritas’ enterprise data protection business, the company’s solutions secure and protect data on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. Backed by NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, and others, Cohesity is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices around the globe.
We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design , and our culture.
Want to join the leader in AI-powered data security?
The Cyber Risk Lead will be responsible for setting the vision and strategy for cyber risk management across the organization. This role will oversee the development and execution of advanced cyber risk quantification and mitigation programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk appetite. The Lead will serve as the primary advisor to executive leadership on cyber risk exposure, translating complex technical risks into actionable business insights.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the cyber risk strategy of a leading technology company, work with a multidisciplinary team, and gain deep insight into business processes and risk considerations across a dynamic, growing organization.
HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE:
- Define and drive the cyber risk management strategy, ensuring integration with business goals and regulatory requirements.
- Lead the cyber risk assessments of cybersecurity control effectiveness in managing likelihood and impact of risk realization.
- Lead the cyber risk quantification program, including the development and maintenance of the enterprise-wide risk register.
- Work with cybersecurity SMEs across Cohesity enterprise and product security.
- Advise senior executives on cyber risk exposure, mitigation priorities, and resource allocation, presenting clear, data-driven recommendations.
- Build strong partnerships with IT, Product Engineering, Security, Legal, Compliance, and Business leaders to identify, assess, and manage key risks.
- Oversee the modeling of risk scenarios, forecasting likelihood and financial impact, and ensuring rigorous, evidence-based assumptions.
- Ensure robust governance of risk management processes, delivering regular, insightful reporting to risk and control owners.
- Stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape and regulatory environment, driving continuous improvement in risk management practices.
- Mentor and develop the cyber risk team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
WE'D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity including risk management, control implementation, control monitoring, incident response, risk quantification, or related cybersecurity and governance roles.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support decision making.
- Proven track record in designing and leading enterprise risk management programs.
- Advanced experience quantifying risk in financial terms and modeling likelihood using industry-standard frameworks (e.g., Open FAIR).
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and educate senior stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and data interpretation skills.
- Deep technical expertise in software security, cloud security, vulnerability management, and IT services.
- Experience with risk analytics tools, GRC platforms, and risk modeling software.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Risk Management, Financial Risk, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity including risk management, control implementation, control monitoring, incident response, risk quantification, or related cybersecurity and governance roles.
- Proven track record in designing and leading enterprise risk management programs.
- Advanced experience quantifying risk in financial terms and modeling likelihood using industry-standard frameworks (e.g., Open FAIR).
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and educate senior stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and data interpretation skills.
- Deep technical expertise in software security, cloud security, vulnerability management, and IT services.
- Experience with risk analytics tools, GRC platforms, and risk modeling software.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Risk Management, Financial Risk, or related field.
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In-Office Expectations
Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.
Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the right to work in the job location.
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