Cyber Risk Lead Consultant
Key aspects of the role:
- Drive sales growth by engaging with interested prospective customers- all while working remote
- No cold calling— Connect through inbound calls and proactive outbound calls with active insurance shoppers
- Enjoy competitive compensation with a base salary + uncapped commissions
- Sell reputable products from Allstate and our family of brands
Role overview
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
The Security Governance Senior Consultant II / Senior Security Governance Specialist is responsible for designing, executing, and evaluating cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) activities to protect enterprise information, technology assets, and business operations. This role serves as a senior individual contributor with deep expertise in cyber risk assessment, regulatory interpretation, control evaluation, and risk-based decision support.
The role partners closely with technology, business, legal, compliance, privacy, and internal audit teams to ensure cybersecurity risks are identified, assessed, communicated, and managed in alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational risk appetite.
Key Responsibilities
Cyber Risk Assessment & Governance
-
Lead and execute enterprise, business-unit, and technology-specific cyber risk assessments, including inherent risk identification, control adequacy evaluation, residual risk determination, and risk prioritization
-
Develop, enhance, and operationalize cyber risk assessment methodologies, frameworks, and assessment artifacts aligned to recognized standards (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS, COBIT)
-
Translate business and technical risks into clear, actionable risk statements, supported by evidence-based control evaluation and impact analysis
-
Drive risk-based decision-making by clearly articulating risk exposure, control gaps, and mitigation options to stakeholders.
Regulatory, Compliance & Standards Alignment
-
Research, interpret, and apply global and regional cybersecurity regulations and requirements (e.g., NYDFS 500, GLBA, PCI DSS, SOX ITGCs, data protection and privacy regulations, contractual security requirements)
-
Analyze regulatory guidance, enforcement actions, and industry advisories to inform governance programs and risk posture
Program Development & Continuous Improvement
-
Design, enhance, and execute cybersecurity governance programs, policies, standards, procedures, and control requirements aligned to business and regulatory needs
-
Identify process gaps, control deficiencies, and maturity weaknesses; recommend risk-based remediation strategies and pragmatic control improvements
-
Contribute to the evolution of enterprise cybersecurity risk assessment (ECRA) capabilities, including risk taxonomies, metrics, and reporting
-
Support continuous monitoring and re-assessment of cyber risks as business, technology, and threat landscapes evolve
Stakeholder Communication & Advisory
-
Act as a trusted risk advisor to technology, engineering, and business leaders by explaining complex cybersecurity and regulatory topics in a practical, business-relevant manner
-
Develop and deliver risk assessment summaries, executive briefings, and governance reports tailored for senior leadership, risk committees, and audit stakeholders
-
Provide guidance and mentorship to less-experienced team members on cyber risk assessment techniques, regulatory interpretation, and governance best practices
Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Technical & Risk Expertise
-
Strong understanding of: Cybersecurity risk management concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, impact, likelihood, controls) Cloud, SaaS, and third-party risk considerations Identity & access management, data protection, network security, vulnerability management, and secure SDLC concepts
-
Hands-on experience with: NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Controls, COBIT Regulatory frameworks relevant to financial services, insurance, or regulated industries
Professional Skills
-
Ability to translate technical risks into business-impact-focused language
-
Strong analytical, documentation, and critical-thinking skills
-
Proven ability to influence without authority and work across matrixed organizations
-
High attention to detail with strong judgment in risk interpretation and prioritization
Experience
-
10–14 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity risk management, security governance, compliance, audit, or related cybersecurity roles (Preferred)
-
Experience in large, complex, and regulated environments strongly preferred
Education
• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
Certifications
-
CRISC, CISM, CISSP, CISA
-
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor
-
Relevant cloud or risk certifications
Supervisory Responsibilities
• This job does not have supervisory duties.
Primary Skills
Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Risk Assessment, Cybersecurity Risk Management, IT Security Operations
Shift Time
Recruiter Info
Hiral Parag Rughani
hparb@allstate.com
About Allstate
Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.
The Allstate Corporation is one of the largest publicly held insurance providers in the United States. Ranked No. 84 in the 2023 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue, The Allstate Corporation owns and operates 18 companies in the United States, Canada, Northern Ireland, and India. Allstate India Private Limited, also known as Allstate India, is a subsidiary of The Allstate Corporation. The India talent center was set up in 2012 and operates under the corporation's Good Hands promise. As it innovates operations and technology, Allstate India has evolved beyond its technology functions to be the critical strategic business services arm of the corporation. With offices in Bengaluru and Pune, the company offers expertise to the parent organization’s business areas including technology and innovation, accounting and imaging services, policy administration, transformation solution design and support services, transformation of property liability service design, global operations and integration, and training and transition.
Learn more about Allstate India here.
Keys to Success
At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.
We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:
Learning agility
Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things
Customer centricity
Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design
Digital literacy
Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.
Results-oriented
Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed
Inclusive leadership
Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation
Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.
Working in Sales
What We Do:
As an expert on our products and services, you can give customers personalized attention and innovative solutions to make their lives easier.
How We Support You:
Starting day one, you’ll have access to resources and incentives to keep you feeling challenged and excited about your careers.
Make An Impact:
As a member of our sales team, you’ll bring a sense of ease and support to customers looking for a better understanding of their protection options. Whether in the field or talking to customers over the phone, you’ll continue to build trust in who we are and what we do.
Working together
You’re in Good Hands® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make to our employees, too.
We want you to love where you work. That starts with the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on individuality means everyone is seen, heard and respected.
When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level with access to development programs to support your career aspirations – whatever that means for you. Because as you learn and grow, so do we.
Working here also means getting the chance to make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world can be even greater when we work together.
Role overview
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
The Security Governance Senior Consultant II / Senior Security Governance Specialist is responsible for designing, executing, and evaluating cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) activities to protect enterprise information, technology assets, and business operations. This role serves as a senior individual contributor with deep expertise in cyber risk assessment, regulatory interpretation, control evaluation, and risk-based decision support.
The role partners closely with technology, business, legal, compliance, privacy, and internal audit teams to ensure cybersecurity risks are identified, assessed, communicated, and managed in alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational risk appetite.
Key Responsibilities
Cyber Risk Assessment & Governance
-
Lead and execute enterprise, business-unit, and technology-specific cyber risk assessments, including inherent risk identification, control adequacy evaluation, residual risk determination, and risk prioritization
-
Develop, enhance, and operationalize cyber risk assessment methodologies, frameworks, and assessment artifacts aligned to recognized standards (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS, COBIT)
-
Translate business and technical risks into clear, actionable risk statements, supported by evidence-based control evaluation and impact analysis
-
Drive risk-based decision-making by clearly articulating risk exposure, control gaps, and mitigation options to stakeholders.
Regulatory, Compliance & Standards Alignment
-
Research, interpret, and apply global and regional cybersecurity regulations and requirements (e.g., NYDFS 500, GLBA, PCI DSS, SOX ITGCs, data protection and privacy regulations, contractual security requirements)
-
Analyze regulatory guidance, enforcement actions, and industry advisories to inform governance programs and risk posture
Program Development & Continuous Improvement
-
Design, enhance, and execute cybersecurity governance programs, policies, standards, procedures, and control requirements aligned to business and regulatory needs
-
Identify process gaps, control deficiencies, and maturity weaknesses; recommend risk-based remediation strategies and pragmatic control improvements
-
Contribute to the evolution of enterprise cybersecurity risk assessment (ECRA) capabilities, including risk taxonomies, metrics, and reporting
-
Support continuous monitoring and re-assessment of cyber risks as business, technology, and threat landscapes evolve
Stakeholder Communication & Advisory
-
Act as a trusted risk advisor to technology, engineering, and business leaders by explaining complex cybersecurity and regulatory topics in a practical, business-relevant manner
-
Develop and deliver risk assessment summaries, executive briefings, and governance reports tailored for senior leadership, risk committees, and audit stakeholders
-
Provide guidance and mentorship to less-experienced team members on cyber risk assessment techniques, regulatory interpretation, and governance best practices
Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Technical & Risk Expertise
-
Strong understanding of: Cybersecurity risk management concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, impact, likelihood, controls) Cloud, SaaS, and third-party risk considerations Identity & access management, data protection, network security, vulnerability management, and secure SDLC concepts
-
Hands-on experience with: NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Controls, COBIT Regulatory frameworks relevant to financial services, insurance, or regulated industries
Professional Skills
-
Ability to translate technical risks into business-impact-focused language
-
Strong analytical, documentation, and critical-thinking skills
-
Proven ability to influence without authority and work across matrixed organizations
-
High attention to detail with strong judgment in risk interpretation and prioritization
Experience
-
10–14 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity risk management, security governance, compliance, audit, or related cybersecurity roles (Preferred)
-
Experience in large, complex, and regulated environments strongly preferred
Education
• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
Certifications
-
CRISC, CISM, CISSP, CISA
-
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor
-
Relevant cloud or risk certifications
Supervisory Responsibilities
• This job does not have supervisory duties.
Primary Skills
Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Risk Assessment, Cybersecurity Risk Management, IT Security Operations
Shift Time
Recruiter Info
Hiral Parag Rughani
hparb@allstate.com
About Allstate
Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.
The Allstate Corporation is one of the largest publicly held insurance providers in the United States. Ranked No. 84 in the 2023 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue, The Allstate Corporation owns and operates 18 companies in the United States, Canada, Northern Ireland, and India. Allstate India Private Limited, also known as Allstate India, is a subsidiary of The Allstate Corporation. The India talent center was set up in 2012 and operates under the corporation's Good Hands promise. As it innovates operations and technology, Allstate India has evolved beyond its technology functions to be the critical strategic business services arm of the corporation. With offices in Bengaluru and Pune, the company offers expertise to the parent organization’s business areas including technology and innovation, accounting and imaging services, policy administration, transformation solution design and support services, transformation of property liability service design, global operations and integration, and training and transition.
Learn more about Allstate India here.
Keys to Success
At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.
We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:
Learning agility
Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things
Customer centricity
Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design
Digital literacy
Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.
Results-oriented
Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed
Inclusive leadership
Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation
Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.
Working in Claims
What We Do:
Your ability to quickly and calmly make smart decisions can make a huge difference in how confident customers feel throughout the claims process. And as you support our customers, we’re there to support you.
How We Support You:
We empower your success starting day one. You’ll have access to everything you need to grow professionally while helping our customers get their lives back on track.
Make An Impact:
Helping customers with their claims is about learning their stories, not just processing their paperwork. You can take pride in the fact that you’re providing invaluable guidance and helping to build continued trust in our company.
Working together
You’re in Good Hands® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make to our employees, too.
We want you to love where you work. That starts with the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on individuality means everyone is seen, heard and respected.
When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level with access to development programs to support your career aspirations – whatever that means for you. Because as you learn and grow, so do we.
Working here also means getting the chance to make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world can be even greater when we work together.
Role overview
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Job Description
The Security Governance Senior Consultant II / Senior Security Governance Specialist is responsible for designing, executing, and evaluating cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) activities to protect enterprise information, technology assets, and business operations. This role serves as a senior individual contributor with deep expertise in cyber risk assessment, regulatory interpretation, control evaluation, and risk-based decision support.
The role partners closely with technology, business, legal, compliance, privacy, and internal audit teams to ensure cybersecurity risks are identified, assessed, communicated, and managed in alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational risk appetite.
Key Responsibilities
Cyber Risk Assessment & Governance
-
Lead and execute enterprise, business-unit, and technology-specific cyber risk assessments, including inherent risk identification, control adequacy evaluation, residual risk determination, and risk prioritization
-
Develop, enhance, and operationalize cyber risk assessment methodologies, frameworks, and assessment artifacts aligned to recognized standards (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS, COBIT)
-
Translate business and technical risks into clear, actionable risk statements, supported by evidence-based control evaluation and impact analysis
-
Drive risk-based decision-making by clearly articulating risk exposure, control gaps, and mitigation options to stakeholders.
Regulatory, Compliance & Standards Alignment
-
Research, interpret, and apply global and regional cybersecurity regulations and requirements (e.g., NYDFS 500, GLBA, PCI DSS, SOX ITGCs, data protection and privacy regulations, contractual security requirements)
-
Analyze regulatory guidance, enforcement actions, and industry advisories to inform governance programs and risk posture
Program Development & Continuous Improvement
-
Design, enhance, and execute cybersecurity governance programs, policies, standards, procedures, and control requirements aligned to business and regulatory needs
-
Identify process gaps, control deficiencies, and maturity weaknesses; recommend risk-based remediation strategies and pragmatic control improvements
-
Contribute to the evolution of enterprise cybersecurity risk assessment (ECRA) capabilities, including risk taxonomies, metrics, and reporting
-
Support continuous monitoring and re-assessment of cyber risks as business, technology, and threat landscapes evolve
Stakeholder Communication & Advisory
-
Act as a trusted risk advisor to technology, engineering, and business leaders by explaining complex cybersecurity and regulatory topics in a practical, business-relevant manner
-
Develop and deliver risk assessment summaries, executive briefings, and governance reports tailored for senior leadership, risk committees, and audit stakeholders
-
Provide guidance and mentorship to less-experienced team members on cyber risk assessment techniques, regulatory interpretation, and governance best practices
Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Technical & Risk Expertise
-
Strong understanding of: Cybersecurity risk management concepts (threats, vulnerabilities, impact, likelihood, controls) Cloud, SaaS, and third-party risk considerations Identity & access management, data protection, network security, vulnerability management, and secure SDLC concepts
-
Hands-on experience with: NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Controls, COBIT Regulatory frameworks relevant to financial services, insurance, or regulated industries
Professional Skills
-
Ability to translate technical risks into business-impact-focused language
-
Strong analytical, documentation, and critical-thinking skills
-
Proven ability to influence without authority and work across matrixed organizations
-
High attention to detail with strong judgment in risk interpretation and prioritization
Experience
-
10–14 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity risk management, security governance, compliance, audit, or related cybersecurity roles (Preferred)
-
Experience in large, complex, and regulated environments strongly preferred
Education
• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
Certifications
-
CRISC, CISM, CISSP, CISA
-
ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor
-
Relevant cloud or risk certifications
Supervisory Responsibilities
• This job does not have supervisory duties.
Primary Skills
Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Risk Assessment, Cybersecurity Risk Management, IT Security Operations
Shift Time
Recruiter Info
Hiral Parag Rughani
hparb@allstate.com
About Allstate
Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.
The Allstate Corporation is one of the largest publicly held insurance providers in the United States. Ranked No. 84 in the 2023 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue, The Allstate Corporation owns and operates 18 companies in the United States, Canada, Northern Ireland, and India. Allstate India Private Limited, also known as Allstate India, is a subsidiary of The Allstate Corporation. The India talent center was set up in 2012 and operates under the corporation's Good Hands promise. As it innovates operations and technology, Allstate India has evolved beyond its technology functions to be the critical strategic business services arm of the corporation. With offices in Bengaluru and Pune, the company offers expertise to the parent organization’s business areas including technology and innovation, accounting and imaging services, policy administration, transformation solution design and support services, transformation of property liability service design, global operations and integration, and training and transition.
Learn more about Allstate India here.
Keys to Success
At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.
We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:
Learning agility
Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things
Customer centricity
Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design
Digital literacy
Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.
Results-oriented
Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed
Inclusive leadership
Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation
Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.
Working together
You’re in Good Hands® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make to our employees, too.
We want you to love where you work. That starts with the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on individuality means everyone is seen, heard and respected.
When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level with access to development programs to support your career aspirations – whatever that means for you. Because as you learn and grow, so do we.
Working here also means getting the chance to make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world can be even greater when we work together.
Benefits
Experience the benefits that make Allstate a great place to work.
*Benefits vary based on position.
Health
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- HSAs and FSAs
- Wellbeing programs
- Free therapy sessions
Retirement
- 401(k) plan
- Pension plan
- Free financial counseling
Work-life balance
- Paid time off
- Work flexibility
Career development
- Talent shares
- Tuition reimbursement
- Learning opportunities
For a full description of Allstate’s benefits visit our benefits page
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