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Cybersecurity Risk Assessor
- Charles Schwab (Southlake, TX)
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Your opportunity
At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.
We believe in the importance of in-office collaboration and fully intend for the selected candidate for this role to work on site in the specified location(s).
The **Cyber Assessments and Resilience Team** is a first line of defense team within Schwab Cybersecurity Services, focused on ensuring that services and applications across Schwab’s portfolio are assessed for technology risk, cybersecurity risk, and privacy compliance.
This role will focus on conducting cybersecurity assessments, specifically **evaluating cloud security controls** and conducting **Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)** to safeguard client data, meet regulatory obligations, and strengthen Schwab’s cyber resilience posture. The role may also participate in other cybersecurity assessments as needed.
What You’ll Do
As a **Cloud & Privacy Risk Assessment Manager** , you will:
+ **Evaluate cloud security controls** across public, private, and hybrid environments using industry frameworks (CSA CCM, CIS Benchmarks, NIST CSF).
+ **Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)** for new and existing applications, ensuring compliance with GDPR, GLBA, CCPA, and other applicable regulations.
+ Partner with **privacy, legal, and data governance teams** to identify and mitigate privacy risks in technology solutions.
+ Review **data flows and storage locations** in cloud architectures to validate encryption, access controls, and data residency requirements.
+ Maintain expertise in **cloud-native security services** (AWS, Azure, GCP) and emerging privacy technologies.
+ Translate technical control gaps into **risk-based language** for remediation and executive reporting.
+ Prepare detailed **risk assessment reports** and deliver executive-level presentations outlining cloud and privacy risk posture, trends, and remediation status.
+ Perform **continuous monitoring** of identified gaps and provide regular updates to senior management.
+ Drive **automation initiatives** for cloud control validation and PIA workflows.
+ Contribute to the development of **cloud and privacy risk metrics** for dashboards and regulatory reporting.
+ Advocate and promote awareness of **cloud security and privacy risks** across business and technology teams.
What You’re Good At
+ Building strong relationships and partnering closely with security, privacy, and technology teams across Schwab.
+ Communicating complex technical and regulatory concepts in clear, actionable terms.
+ Driving continuous improvement in assessment processes, reporting, and automation.
+ Working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
What you have
Required Qualifications
+ **3–5 years** of experience in information security, risk assessment, or privacy compliance, with hands-on experience in **cloud security assessments** and **PIAs** .
+ Strong knowledge of **cloud platforms** (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated security controls.
+ Familiarity with **privacy-by-design principles** and data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA, GLBA).
+ Expertise in information security best practices and technology risk management disciplines.
+ Experience with frameworks such as **CSA CCM** , **ISO 27001** , and **NIST CSF.**
+ Working knowledge of software development practices and technologies.
+ Ability to develop and present **risk metrics and executive dashboards** .
+ Excellent analytical and technical skills; able to research problems, determine root causes, and propose solutions.
+ Experience using collaboration platforms such as **MS SharePoint, PowerBI, PowerAutomate, and Jira.**
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
+ Relevant certifications or ability to obtain: **CISSP** , **CCSP** , **CIPT** , **CISM** , or **CRISC** .
Preferred Qualifications
+ Experience with **cloud compliance automation tools** .
+ Knowledge of **data residency and cross-border data transfer requirements** .
+ Familiarity with **privacy-enhancing technologies** .
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
+ 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
+ Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
+ Paid parental leave and family building benefits
+ Tuition reimbursement
+ Health, dental, and vision insurance
What’s in it for you:
At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or call 800-275-1281.
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