Principal Associate, Cyber Risk and Analysis

Principal Associate, Cyber Risk and Analysis
Capital One is one of the fastest growing organizations in the world today, powered by our passion for our customers. We are serious about technology, we dream big, and we execute: Capital One moved our entire enterprise to the public cloud over the course of five years. Just as we prioritize driving innovation through technology, we equally prioritize cybersecurity and managing technology risk.
Technology Risk Management (TRM) is a small organization that packs a big punch. The ~100 professionals in TRM are trusted experts who oversee ~14,000 developers at Capital One. We raise the bar for excellence in cybersecurity, reliability, and tech risk. We shape strategy and decisions, challenge activities to ensure they meet our standards, and perform independent tests of our security and technology risk.
As a Principal Associate, Cyber Risk and Analysis, you will play a key role evolving our technology and information security policies, standards, and procedures (PSPs). This includes annual updates to our PSPs, developing new PSPs on an as-needed basis, and partnering with subject matter experts across TRM to draft policy-level requirements. You will engage with stakeholders across the first and second lines of defense as part of the PSP process and apply a customer-focus perspective.
Desired outcomes:

• PSPs renewals are delivered on-time, meeting our high bar for quality
• TRM owns a greater share of technology and information security requirements in the policies we own
• TRM shapes and influences first line owned PSPs through advisory engagement
• Stakeholder feedback is considered and incorporated throughout the process
• Our technology and information security PSPs align to industry standards and best practices

The ideal candidate:

• Is a strategic thinker who is intellectually curious, thrives in a data-driven environment, effective influencer, demonstrates good judgment, excellent problem solver, and is a team player.
• Is a clear communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills across levels of leadership
• Has passion and expertise in cybersecurity, with an ability to be confident, respectful, and articulate when registering dissenting or unpopular opinions
• Raises concerns early and knows when to escalate, including the ability to raise issues and facilitate constructive problem-solving at all levels of the organization
• Can manage multiple projects/initiatives while maintaining superior results
• Is execution oriented and a self-motivator

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or military experience
• At least 3 years of experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders
• At least 3 years of experience with cybersecurity or technology policy and the policy making process
• At least 3 years of experience managing, consulting, auditing, or working in the fields of information security, technology, or risk management
• At least 2 years of project or process management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience with cybersecurity or technology policy and with the policy making processes
• Familiarity with industry frameworks, such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-53, COBIT, or ISO 27001
• Professional security management certifications, such as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC)

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $127,500 - $145,500 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis
New York, NY: $139,100 - $158,700 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis
Richmond, VA: $115,900 - $132,200 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.
This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
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