Senior Risk Specialist, Tech Risk

Capital One

. Drive end-to-end technology and cyber risk assessments from implementation and evaluation through remediation tracking and risk finding closure .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $101,100 - $126,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technology and cyber risk assessments, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation workflows. Proficient in cloud computing and risk management frameworks, with strong project management and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technology Risk AssessmentsCybersecurity Risk ManagementCloud Computing (AWS, GCP, Azure)Professional Security CertificationRisk Measurement Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Risk IdentificationRisk AssessmentProcess ImprovementCompliance DocumentationData AnalysisRemediation TrackingRisk Metrics MonitoringRCSA WorkflowsTechnology AuditingResilience Engineering

Soft Skills

Project ManagementCommunicationAnalytical SkillsAdvisory SkillsStakeholder Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISACRISCOpen FAIRProfessional Risk Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Cyber Risk AssessmentsFinancial Institution OversightRegulatory Agency ExperienceChaos EngineeringSite Reliability Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive end-to-end technology and cyber risk assessments from implementation and evaluation through remediation tracking and risk finding closure
Support responsible AI application implementation and large-scale architecture transformations through timely risk assessments
Prioritize risk initiatives and ensure timely delivery of results
Build stakeholder relationships across engineering, operations, cyber, and risk functions
Guide risk and engineering partners through complex risk landscapes
Identify, design, and implement process improvements for risk identification, assessment, and mitigation workflows
Monitor and analyze risk metrics and dashboards and oversee remediation efforts
Prepare compliance documentation and data for audits
Lead recurring risk forums and metrics reviews
Own and drive RCSA workflows
Develop and manage risk measurement frameworks and communicate data-driven insights to senior leadership
Proactively identify, own, and resolve risks with limited supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
At least 2 years of experience in technology, cybersecurity, technology auditing, systems risk management, technology risk assessments, resilience engineering, chaos engineering, site reliability engineering, or a combination
Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent (preferred)
2+ years of Risk Management experience in Cyber or Information Security practice (preferred)
2+ years of experience in cloud computing, including AWS, GCP, or Azure (preferred)
2+ years of experience in a second-line or oversight role at a financial institution or regulatory agency (preferred)
Professional Security Certification or Professional Risk Management Certification (preferred)
CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or Open FAIR certification (preferred)
Strong project management, communication, analytical, and advisory skills
Must not require employer immigration support; Capital One will not sponsor new employment authorization applicants

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them