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About the role

Splunk Global Security (SGS) is growing our GRC program, and we are looking for a Senior Security Risk Analyst. This role will be responsible for the ongoing development and evolution of Splunk’s cybersecurity risk management program by applying a broad knowledge of security and information technology risk principles, processes, and practices to help to ensure Splunk continues to meet the needs of internal and external customers. We work hard, have fun, and are extremely passionate about security.

Responsibilities include:

• Continuing the advancement of Splunk’s cybersecurity risk management efforts, including the risk management lifecycle

• Leading the effort to support the identification, analysis, and governance of cybersecurity risks across the organization

• Understanding cybersecurity risks and assessing mitigation strategies to confirm alignment with risk appetite

• Maintaining strong working relationships with individuals and groups involved in managing, mitigating, and remediating cybersecurity risks across the organization

• Assisting management with defining the organization’s cybersecurity risk appetite, and leading the efforts to implement and enforce it – making it relevant to the business on a day-to-day basis

• Building and facilitating risk assessment exercises

• Proactively obtaining information on emerging risks and effectively analyzing against the risk posture

• Executive level reporting for various global audiences

• Building trust and effectively facilitating risk identification/analysis/treatment discussions

• Researching and interpreting industry insights and best practices, along with interpreting impact of requirements from governing authorities

• Developing and maintaining reporting cybersecurity risk dashboards and metrics

• Continually championing the remediation of visibility and capability gaps and breakdown roadblocks standing in the way of a robust security posture

• Effectively translating technical language into business terms

• Acting as a source of direction, training, and mentorship for less experienced staff

Preferred qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in a risk or compliance related role

• 3+ years of cybersecurity and/or IT experience

• Experience building risk management programs and/or continuous improvement of the risk management environment highly preferred, in a globally regulated organization a plus

• Solid grasp of security governance, risk, and compliance concepts – policy management, control frameworks, program maturity, risk appetite, risk management, US and International laws and regulations

• Demonstrable experience actively governing risks and threats globally

• Demonstrable experience conducting risk assessments and facilitating executive level risk discussions

• Experience with regulatory compliance, including cybersecurity risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF/RMF, ISO2700x/31000) preferred

• Strong presentation skills, both creating and presenting

• Excellent communications, both oral and written

• Ability to adapt messaging to the appropriate level for the audience, with the appropriate depth and breadth – both verbally and visually

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Able to plan, coordinate, and track projects; solid project management skills a plus

• Experience with enterprise GRC management platforms (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, Archer, MetricStream, OneTrust)

• Professional certification such as GIAC, CRMA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, CISA, CIA, or PMP

• Experience working with collaboration and ticketing systems such as Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required

• Eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship

We value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

For job positions in San Francisco, CA, and other locations where required, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Note: Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out below, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for incentive compensation and may be eligible for equity or long-term cash awards.

Benefits are an important part of Splunk's Total Rewards package. This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off, an ESPP and much more! Learn more about our comprehensive benefits and wellbeing offering at https://splunkbenefits.com .

Base Pay Range

SF Bay Area, Seattle Metro, and New York City Metro Area

Base Pay Range: $129,600.00 - 178,200.00 per year

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Washington (excludes Seattle Metro), Washington DC Metro, and Massachusetts

Base Pay Range: $116,000.00 - 159,500.00 per year

All other cities and states excluding California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York City Metro Area and Washington DC Metro Area.

Base Pay Range: $104,800.00 - 144,100.00 per year