Senior Staff Risk Lead
The security organization at Uber is dedicated to enabling safe and secure innovation while protecting the communities we serve both online and in the physical world. Our teams are responsible for protecting both people and their data across intersections of the digital and physical world. The primary objective for Uber Engineering Security team is to enable the technical ambitions of the company while maintaining the highest standards of security and privacy for our customers and partners. As cybersecurity threats evolve, so do we.
About the Role
The senior risk lead is responsible for the effective assumption of manageable risk and helps the organization avoid anything that might threaten the successful execution of the company’s duties by developing a risk management framework that anticipates, identifies, eliminates and/or mitigates threats to keep the company operating effectively
What You'll Do
- Implement a new information security risk framework, including a robust risk prioritization and quantification methodology to deliver effective and pragmatic risk solutions to pressing cybersecurity problems.
- Perform technical security risk assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance, with established IA standards and regulations.
- Provide subject matter expertise and collaborate with various issue and risk owners to understand gaps, develop appropriate compensating controls and mitigating strategy, or remediation plans to improve security
- Monitor the external threat environment for emerging threats
- Evaluate operational risks and formulate strategies to overcome and mitigate vulnerabilities.
- Implement and oversee core risk management tools, including risk identification, risk assessment, quantification, & prioritization, and the development & execution of mitigation plans
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs), Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and other program maturity measures
- Establish partner engagement including outreach, formal training, involvement in committees, building and maintaining strong relationships, educating the broader Uber workforce in risk management principles and techniques
- Stand-up a risk management board steering committee working with stakeholder leadership team to establish appropriate risk thresholds and acceptance criteria
- Serve as an advisor and partner with risk owners in other areas of the company. For example, internal audit, payments security, physical security, financial risk management to name a few.
Basic Qualifications
- 15 years of Cybersecurity experience and 10 in Cybersecurity Risk Management
- Experience in IT regulations and implementing control frameworks like SIRA, NIST, CIS, PCI DSS, GDPR, COBIT, FISMA, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC2, etc.
- Experience in cyber risk quantification modeling techniques, e.g. Monte Carlo analysis, FAIR Methodology, etc.
- Experience in process automation and efficiency
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, etc.
- Experience in delivering robotics process automation (RPA) solutions for GRC functions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to deliver best of breed security solutions, solve complex security and risk problems, through understanding of tech stack to define, drive, and execute implementation of end to end solutions
- Ability to communicate complex topics effectively to all levels of management including executives
At Uber, we ignite opportunity by setting the world in motion. We take on big problems to help drivers, riders, delivery partners, and eaters get moving in more than 600 cities around the world.
We welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently. If you have a curiosity, passion and collaborative spirit, work with us, and let’s move the world forward, together.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
For San Francisco, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is $220,000 per year - $244,000 per year.
For Seattle, WA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is $220,000 per year - $244,000 per year.
For Sunnyvale, CA-based roles: The base salary range for this role is $220,000 per year - $244,000 per year.
For all US locations, you will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits. More details can be found at the following link https://www.uber.com/careers/benefits.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Uber’s cultural identity. Unless formally approved to work fully remotely, Uber expects employees to spend at least half of their work time in their assigned office. For certain roles, such as those based at green-light hubs, employees are expected to be in-office for 100% of their time. Please speak with your recruiter to better understand in-office expectations for this role.
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