GRC - Vendor Risk Assessment Consultant

Requisition ID: 110113-1

Title: GRC - Vendor Risk Assessment Consultant

Location: Remote, EST

Duration: 6+ Months

Salary Range: $40/hr - $45 an hour W2

Position Summary

Skills: Cyber Security - GRC - Vendor Risk Assessment, Cyber Security - GRC - Data Security

Experience Required: 8-10 Years

MUST HAVE SKILLS: GRC – Vendor risk assessment/ Third party risk assessment

Role Descriptions:

• Lead and execute end-to-end third-party vendor risk assessments across technology| supply chain| SaaS| and hybrid environments| identifying control gaps and recommending risk mitigation strategies.
• Perform deep technical reviews of solution| application| and solution architectures| security controls| and cloud solutions from a security engineering perspective| translating findings into actionable remediation guidance.
• Conduct hands-on SOC 2 analysis| evaluate control design and operating effectiveness| and clearly articulate control gaps and risk impacts to stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment of third-party assessments and internal practices with enterprise security policies| data protection standards| and frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.Leverage and administer GRC and risk intelligence platforms such as RSA Archer| Onspring| BitSight| UpGuard| SecurityScorecard| ServiceNow| or similar tools to manage risk lifecycle activities.
• Coordination with business partners such as Legal| Procurement| IT| Privacy| Audit| and Security Operations to drive timely assessment completion and remediation tracking.
• Develop and report meaningful risk metrics and program insights to leadership| demonstrating effectiveness and continuous improvement of the TPRM program.
• Contribute to the development| enhancement| and rationalization of information security policies| standards| and exception processes based on risk findings and industry best practices.
• Communicate complex technical and risk concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders build trusted relationships across business units.
  
  Essential Skills: Lead and execute end-to-end third-partyvendor risk assessments across technology| supply chain| SaaS| and hybrid environments| identifying control gaps and recommending risk mitigation strategies.
• Perform deep technical reviews of solution| application| and solution architectures| security controls| and cloud solutions from a security engineering perspective| translating findings into actionable remediation guidance.
• Conduct hands-on SOC 2 analysis| evaluate control design and operating effectiveness| and clearly articulate control gaps and risk impacts to stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment of third-party assessments and internal practices with enterprise security policies| data protection standards| and frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.Leverage and administer GRC and risk intelligence platforms such as RSA Archer| Onspring| BitSight| UpGuard| SecurityScorecard| ServiceNow| or similar tools to manage risk lifecycle activities.
• Coordination with business partners such as Legal| Procurement| IT| Privacy| Audit| and Security Operations to drive timely assessment completion and remediation tracking.
• Develop and report meaningful risk metrics and program insights to leadership| demonstrating effectiveness and continuous improvement of the TPRM program.
• Contribute to the development| enhancement| and rationalization of information security policies| standards| and exception processes based on risk findings and industry best practices.
• Communicate complex technical and risk concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders build trusted relationships across business units.

  Company Benefits & Culture
  
  • Inclusive and diverse work environment
  
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits