The Risk Manager supports risk management frameworks, engages with stakeholders, assesses risks, prepares reports, and evaluates risk awareness in the organization.
Company Summary
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Here at Echostar Information Security we're investing in our Governance Risk and Compliance capabilities to support exciting plans across our telecommunications and technology businesses. Our Risk Manager position is instrumental in supporting our risk framework, helping others understand and create plans to manage cybersecurity risks across the organization. You don't have to be a cybersecurity specialist (although it helps) - risk, audit and project management backgrounds are all great for this role. If you're driven to succeed, embrace change and are curious about the world around you we'd love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and/or Experience:
Skills and Qualifications:
Other Qualifications:
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $110,100.00/Year - $145,000.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Here at Echostar Information Security we're investing in our Governance Risk and Compliance capabilities to support exciting plans across our telecommunications and technology businesses. Our Risk Manager position is instrumental in supporting our risk framework, helping others understand and create plans to manage cybersecurity risks across the organization. You don't have to be a cybersecurity specialist (although it helps) - risk, audit and project management backgrounds are all great for this role. If you're driven to succeed, embrace change and are curious about the world around you we'd love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting business stakeholders to identify, assess and treat risks, having the ability to convey complex information articulately and simply
- Identifying emerging risks and assessing how these could impact the organization, supporting stakeholders in the business to consider implications and prepare responses accordingly
- Understanding the strategic objectives of the organization and adapting risk strategies in support of business priorities
- Engaging with stakeholders at all levels of the organization with an ability to think and respond quickly with a pragmatic, solutions-minded approach
- Preparing and presenting risk reports and proposals, and supporting the business in creating plans to mitigate potential threats
- Defining plans to test controls, along with supporting control testing and other assessments, preparing reports and providing recommendations to stakeholders, obtaining support and buy-in
- Evaluating employees' risk awareness and providing training as needed to educate and support stakeholders
- Reviewing and developing risk management policies and procedures to ensure that these are maintained according to industry best practice and regulatory compliance requirements
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and over 6 years of experience in risk management programs and best practices
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven project management expertise, delivering results on time and within scope
- Skilled in managing organizational change and influencing stakeholders at all levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
- Proficient in computer applications and in-depth research techniques
- Advanced mathematical and critical-thinking capabilities
- Effective communicator with excellent presentation and storytelling skills
- Recognized Risk, Audit or project management qualifications preferred
Other Qualifications:
- Professional certification (CISSP, CRISC, CISA, CISM, or similar) is highly desired
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $110,100.00/Year - $145,000.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
EchoStar Englewood, Colorado, USA Office
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9601 S Meridian Boulevard, Englewood, CO, United States, 80112
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1615 17th St., Denver, CO, United States, 80202
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5701 S Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, CO, United States, 80120
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