Security Risk Operations Lead

Salesforce

. Lead rapid risk decisions by coordinating timely reviews, approvals, and escalations .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $172,500 - $260,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) with a focus on security risk management, process improvement, and cross-functional project leadership. Capable of driving accountability and delivering scalable solutions in fast-paced environments while effectively communicating with diverse teams.

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Governance, Risk, And Compliance (GRC)Security Risk ManagementCross-Functional Project LeadershipProcess Improvement And AutomationRisk Assessment And Remediation

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentsSecurity FindingsPolicy ExceptionsRisk AcceptanceRemediationOperational MetricsReportingTechnical Implementation RequirementsSecurity ControlsFrameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC, SOX, FedRAMP)

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationInfluencing Cross-Functional TeamsDriving AccountabilityHandling AmbiguityManaging Competing Priorities

Tools & Technologies

GRC PlatformsMetrics DashboardsAutomated Workflows

Industry Keywords

AI SecurityAI GovernancePrivacyGlobal Technology Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead rapid risk decisions by coordinating timely reviews, approvals, and escalations
Provide decision-makers with the information needed to act
Drive cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives, managing priorities, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables
Own and improve risk workflows, including security issue management, policy exceptions, risk acceptance, and remediation
Partner with security, engineering, compliance, and business teams to align priorities, run risk reviews, clear blockers, and drive decisions
Build scalable processes, operating standards, and escalation paths
Hold teams accountable for remediation commitments and risk disposition
Define and improve metrics, dashboards, and leadership reports covering risk exposure, remediation progress, exception trends, and program effectiveness
Reduce manual work and build automated workflows with engineering and platform teams
Help shape the Risk Operations operating model and turn risk goals into clear initiatives and scalable processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), information security risk management, or a related area, including leading cross-functional projects
Understanding of security risk management, including risk assessments, security findings, policy exceptions, risk acceptance, remediation, and risk governance
Ability to manage priorities, dependencies, and deliverables from planning through implementation
Clear communication and ability to influence cross-functional teams, drive accountability, and drive risk-based decisions
Experience designing and improving GRC processes with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and automation
Experience using GRC platforms, operational metrics, and reporting to identify risk and support leadership decisions
Ability to take ownership, handle ambiguity and competing priorities, and deliver in a fast-paced environment
Experience turning security, risk, regulatory, or compliance requirements into technical implementation requirements
Knowledge of security controls and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC, SOX, or FedRAMP
Familiarity with AI security, AI governance, privacy, and evolving global technology regulations
Experience in an engineering-first environment or willingness to build skills on the engineering side of assurance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Time off programs
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Mental health support
Paid parental leave
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Employee stock purchasing program
Incentive compensation may be available for certain roles
Equity may be available for certain roles