Third-Party Risk Analyst- Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

As a third-party risk analyst, you will deliver vendor security risk advisory services to GuidePoint customers.  Primary responsibilities include: (1) working with vendor risk management tools, (2) reviewing third-party security documents (e.g., SOC 2 reports, ISO 27001 certifications, cyber insurance, SIG questionnaires, etc.), (3) conducting third-party security risk assessments, (4) communicating with internal and customer stakeholders, (5) managing project status, and (6) administrative tasks.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree or 4+ years of equivalent work experience
• Working knowledge of information security concepts and controls
• Experience working in Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)
• Understanding of regulatory requirements pertaining to information security and third-party/vendor risk management
• Ability to consult with customers in a service advisory capacity
• Self-driven; able to manage schedules, meet deadlines, coordinate with others, perform tasks, and work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to work with multiple customers, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously
• Organized and effective with time and meeting management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to ask questions, actively listen, escalate roadblocks, and interact effectively at multiple levels
• Strong analytic skills and attention to detail
• Coachable, able to receive direction, feedback, and to adjust quickly
• Consulting experience preferred

Technical Requirements:

• Experience in cybersecurity governance and risk management
• Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Vendor Risk Management (VRM), and/or Security Ratings platforms (e.g., BitSight, ThirdPartyTrust, ProcessUnity, OneTrust, Prevalent, SecurityScoreCard)
• Experience in security frameworks such as ISO, NIST, COSO, COBIT preferred
• Experience reviewing security questionnaires (e.g., SIG, CAIQ) and providing risk analysis on control categories
• IT Service Management tool experience (e.g., ServiceNow, JIRA) preferred

Other Qualifications:

• Professional certification (CISA, CRISC, CISM, Security+, or similar) preferred

 

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 750 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 3,000 Enterprise-Level customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.  

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• 100% employer-paid medical premiums (employee only $0 deductible and HSA plans) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
• 100% employer-paid dental premiums (employee only) along with 75% employer-paid family contributions
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option