Senior Manager, Risk and Third Party Risk Management

Company Summary

Echo Star 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.

Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.

We have a terrific opportunity for you to make an impact at Echo Star, leading and developing a team of cybersecurity risk professionals. You’ll be responsible for directing projects and initiatives that pro‑actively identify and treat risks, translating technical concepts into business impact for C‑suite reporting. If building relationships, seeing the big picture and developing actionable business intelligence are your superpowers we’d love to hear from you!

• Lead and develop a high‑performing team of cybersecurity risk analysts while fostering continuous learning and risk mitigation excellence
• Oversee the end‑to‑end risk lifecycle, building dynamic and scalable structures to assess, mitigate, and report security risks consistently
• Direct the third‑party risk management strategy, conducting vendor due diligence and evaluating ecosystem security controls
• Deploy artificial intelligence solutions to automate governance risk compliance processes, improve predictive threat detection, and streamline risk reporting
• Deliver executive risk dashboards and business‑impact narratives that translate complex technical data for cross‑functional leadership
• Partner across internal departments, including Legal, Procurement, and Executive Leadership, to integrate risk management directly into operational strategies

• Expertise in leading end‑to‑end enterprise cybersecurity risk programs and managing cross‑functional risk initiatives
• Strong capabilities in utilizing GRC frameworks, including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC2, for scalable risk governance
• Proven ability to apply AI technology, predictive intelligence, and automation to minimize manual tasks and elevate risk detection capabilities
• Strategic leadership experience managing third‑party risk management ecosystems and conducting comprehensive vendor evaluations
• Advanced technical acumen in identifying, assessing, and mitigating complex technical cybersecurity vulnerabilities
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills to influence stakeholders and translate technical risk into business impact

• Master’s degree or MBA in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a business‑related discipline
• Active professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC

• Minimum Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Minimum Experience:
  
  8+ years of experience in Cybersecurity or Information Security, with 6+ years in a management or leadership role
• Required Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Must have experience with:
  • Cybersecurity frameworks including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC2
  • Risk assessment methodologies and enterprise GRC tools
  • AI integration in GRC processes and predictive risk analytics

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Compensation: $/Year - $/Year

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:
Echo Star 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.

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