Consultant, Cyber Technology Risk Professional

If you’re passionate about innovation and love working in an environment where you can constantly improve and adopt new technologies to drive business results, then Nationwide’s Information Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

Consultant, Cyber Technology Professional on the Continuity Management (CM) team must possess specific skills and qualifications. This role requires strong critical thinking abilities to analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions. The individual must be adept at influencing others, effectively persuading and motivating stakeholders at all levels. This role will be accountable for driving increased communication and collaboration with teams such as Technology Operations, Architecture, and contingency planners within the business.  Managing ambiguity is crucial, as the role involves navigating and making decisions with limited information. The consultant must understand and optimize end-to-end processes, considering their impact on stakeholders and other teams. Clear and effective communication is essential to ensure transparency and understanding. 

 

Required skills include proven experience in problem-solving within a cyber technology context, strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to influence and build relationships, and an understanding of end-to-end processes. Preferred qualifications include experience in continuity management or a related field, advanced critical thinking and analytical skills, and demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams. 

 

Success in this role will be measured by the ability to effectively manage continuity processes, influence others, including business partners and stakeholders, and improve end-to-end processes.  

Compensation grade G5

Job Description Summary

If you’re enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you!

As a Cyber Technology Risk Professional, you'll be entrusted to protect Nationwide. You'll identify issues and develop solutions for cyber security problems. You'll assess, report, and manage cyber risk through constant interaction with our technology and business partners. You'll gain an understanding of leading-edge technologies that play a key part in keeping Nationwide safe in our increasingly threatening world. You'll also help to build long-term relationships with potential Nationwide partners by providing up-to-date information on our Information Security Practices and thereby differentiating ourselves from our competitors by ensuring Nationwide is resilient in an ever-changing world and can meet, and exceed, its regulatory obligations while protecting our customers and business partners.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:   

• Improves the risk posture pertaining to confidentiality, availability, and integrity of assigned area by identifying, documenting, and communicating cyber risks; by demonstrating a continuous learning mindset. 

• Manages the development and delivery of key risk metrics. 

• Responsible for applying secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities. 

• Understands current risk posture of portfolio (including regulatory and compliance), establishes priorities, communicates risk issue mitigation plan development, decisions, and recommendations, and closes risk issues on time. 

• Integrates technology risk practices