Consultant, ICT Risk Management

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

Job ID- 36650

Job Location- Bangalore/ Gurugram

Job Level- S2 Core

Employment Type- Full Time

Why we need this role

We are looking for an experienced ICT Risk Management Specialist to support the identification, assessment, and management of information and communication technology (ICT) risks across the organization.

This role plays a key part in ensuring that ICT risks are effectively understood, documented, and mitigated in line with business objectives and regulatory expectations (e.g., TSA UK, NIS2, DORA). The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, experience with risk frameworks, and the ability to engage stakeholders across technical and business domains.

Join us and you will be part of a fast-growing community of like-minded experts to grow and learn alongside you in your career.

What You Will Do

ICT Risk Identification & Assessment

• Identify and assess ICT risks across systems, applications, infrastructure, and third parties
• Conduct risk assessments (qualitative and quantitative) aligned with organizational methodology
• Maintain a centralized ICT risk register, ensuring risks are documented and regularly updated
• Evaluate threats, vulnerabilities, and potential business impacts
  
  

Risk Management & Mitigation

• Support risk owners in defining and implementing mitigation plans
• Track risk treatment actions and ensure timely remediation
• Assess residual risk and ensure alignment with risk appetite
• Provide guidance on risk treatment strategies (accept, mitigate, transfer, avoid)
  
  

Framework & Regulatory Alignment

• Align ICT risk management practices with:
• DORA (ICT risk and operational resilience)
• NIS2 Directive
• ISO 27005 / ISO 31000
• NIST Risk Management Framework
  

Risk Reporting & Governance

• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and metrics for management and governance forums
• Present key risks, trends, and mitigation status to stakeholders
• Support risk committees and governance structures
  
  

Collaboration & Advisory

• Work closely with security, IT, enterprise risk compliance, and business teams
• Provide risk advisory during projects, system implementations, and change initiatives
  
  

Must Haves

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Risk Management, IT, or related field
• 6+ years of experience in ICT risk management, information security, or GRC
• Hands-on experience with risk assessments and risk registers
• Understanding of ICT environments (networks, cloud, applications, infrastructure)
• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
• Ability to translate technical risks into business impact
• Structured thinking and attention to detail
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to manage multiple risks and priorities
  
  

What We Offer You

Looking to make a mark

At Colt, you'll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don't tell you what to do.

Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.

Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.

We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.

Diversity and inclusion

• Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you'll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that's what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.
  
  

Most Recently We Have

• Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action Plan
• Trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders
• Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages.
  
  

Benefits

Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.

• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
• Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.
• Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities.
• Global Family Leave Policy.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Internal inclusion & diversity employee networks.
  
  

A global network

• When you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring – take a look at Our People site including our Empowered Women in Tech.