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R228110 Posted 10/14/2025

Cyber Risk and Analysis Lead

Chicago, Illinois | McLean, Virginia | Plano, Texas | Richmond, Virginia
  • Category Cyber
  • Experience Manager
  • Primary Address Chicago, Illinois

Overview

Cyber Risk and Analysis Lead

Capital One is seeking an energetic, self-motivated Risk and Analysis Manager with experience evaluating and analyzing technology and cybersecurity risks interested in becoming part of our Cyber team.  

As a Risk and Analyst Manager, you will: 

  • Write comprehensive cybersecurity risk assessments identifying threats & vulnerabilities and recommend remediation. 

  • Conduct formal, systematic threat modeling of IT systems using STRIDE methodology.

  • Apply deep knowledge of procedure-based controls of a cybersecurity program including qualitative risk analysis steps, vulnerability and patch management, threat modeling, Identity and Access Management (IAM), cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, PCI-DSS and CIS).

  • Practice expert level assessment skills using technology-based controls of a cybersecurity program including cloud security, Artificial Intelligence / GenAI risks, penetration testing results, cryptography & network security fundamentals, malware defense, data loss prevention and endpoint security.

  • Compile professional security assessment reports, slides, and lead discussions to effectively communicate the risks and remediation options to partners.

  • Demonstrate sound knowledge of Incident Management Respond and Recover functions from a cyber resiliency perspective.

Responsibilities 

  • Work independently to identify vulnerabilities in deployment of technologies, severity, and impact, and recommend risk-based options for remediation. 

  • Actively collaborate with business partners, application architects and partner security teams to research and build security solutions aligned to business goals.

  • Learn advanced cybersecurity concepts including new and modern threat exploitation techniques of threat actors.

  • Achieve team commitments (and influence others to do the same) by using informal leadership & advanced communication skills. 

  • Actively manage and escalate risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management. 

  • Demonstrate excellent technical writing skills.

  • Mentor novices by providing learning tasks as well as work related tasks, direct the work of advanced beginners, and help them continue to grow.

  • Communicate effectively and promptly every day and lead cybersecurity discussions at Capital One. Provide oversight into security programs impacting decisions. Guide team to achieve key results for the assigned security assessment tasks.

Basic Qualifications: 

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification

  • At least 4 years of cybersecurity risk management experience 

  • At least 4 years of experience troubleshooting end user issues 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • 6+ years in cybersecurity

  • 5+ years in 3rd party vendors risk assessment

  • 2+ years of experience with Zero Trust architecture

  • 2+ years of experience assessing security for cloud platforms such as SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS

  • 2+ years of experience in network, OS, and Database security administration

  • CISM Certification 

  • CISSP Certification

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

Chicago, IL: $144,000 - $164,400 for Manager, Cyber Risk & Analysis


McLean, VA: $158,400 - $180,800 for Manager, Cyber Risk & Analysis


Plano, TX: $144,000 - $164,400 for Manager, Cyber Risk & Analysis


Richmond, VA: $144,000 - $164,400 for Manager, Cyber Risk & Analysis








Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

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