Vendor Security Questionnaire Specialist

Scale Up Recruiting Partners; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 5,474,000 - 7,908,000; Full time

Job summary

Scale Up Recruiting Partners is hiring a Vendor Security Questionnaire Specialist to own the end-to-end questionnaire process for multiple client accounts. You will engage with U.S.-based startups, monitor requests in Slack, and coordinate with technical stakeholders to deliver accurate responses on time.

The role requires experience in GRC/compliance, knowledge of SIG/CAIQ, and familiarity with SOC 2 and ISO 27001, with strong written and verbal English to communicate across diverse

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in vendor security questionnaires or GRC/compliance roles.
• Hands-on with SIG, CAIQ, or similar vendor questionnaires.
• Working knowledge of SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
• Strong written and spoken English; professional communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client channels and respond to security questionnaire requests.
• Create and manage tickets in Jira, Linear, or other systems to track requests.
• Complete vendor security questionnaires through spreadsheets and platforms such as OneTrust, Whistic, and SecurityScorecard.
• Develop understanding of each client's security posture, controls, and tech environment.
• Maintain and improve client answer libraries and knowledge bases.
• Coordinate with security consultants, engineers, and SMEs for clarifications.
• Escalate gaps or missing controls impacting questionnaire responses.
• Ensure timely and accurate questionnaire completion.

Skills

GRC/Compliance

Vendor risk management

Security questionnaires

SOC 2 knowledge

ISO 27001 knowledge

English proficiency

Organization skills

Communication

Security concepts

Tools

Jira

Linear

OneTrust

Whistic

SecurityScorecard

Job description

Hey! We're Scale Up, and our client is looking to hire a Vendor Security Questionnaire Specialist.

Type of Employment: Contractor (Long-term)

Work Modality: 100% Remote

Work Schedule: Full-time

Time Zone: U.S. Pacific Time (PST) with overlap during business hours

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing U.S.-based cybersecurity and compliance consulting firm that partners with technology startups to strengthen their security posture and achieve compliance with frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and more.

They act as an extension of their clients' security teams, providing GRC consulting, audit readiness, vendor risk management, and virtual CISO services. As the company continues to grow, they are expanding their team with professionals who enjoy working across multiple clients in a fast-paced consulting environment.

About The Role

You’ll own the vendor security questionnaire process from end to end across multiple client accounts.

You’ll work closely with U.S.-based startups, monitoring incoming security requests, coordinating with technical stakeholders, and completing security questionnaires accurately and on time. This role requires a solid understanding of security frameworks, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in GRC, security compliance, or vendor risk who enjoys supporting multiple clients and playing a key role in helping companies close enterprise deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor client Slack channels and respond promptly to incoming security questionnaire requests.
• Create and manage tickets in Jira, Linear, or other ticketing systems to track requests through completion.
• Complete vendor security questionnaires (SIG, CAIQ, custom questionnaires) through spreadsheets and security platforms such as OneTrust, Whistic, SecurityScorecard, and similar tools.
• Develop a deep understanding of each client's security posture, policies, controls, and technical environment.
• Maintain and continuously improve client answer libraries and knowledge bases.
• Coordinate with security consultants, engineers, and subject matter experts whenever technical clarification is needed.
• Escalate recurring gaps or missing controls that impact questionnaire responses.
• Ensure all questionnaires are completed accurately and within customer deadlines.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience completing vendor security questionnaires, working in GRC/compliance, or in a security-related client-facing role.
• Hands-on experience completing SIG, CAIQ, or custom vendor security questionnaires.
• Working knowledge of SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
• Understanding of common security concepts, including:
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Endpoint Management
  • Encryption (at rest & in transit)
  • Cloud infrastructure fundamentals
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery
  • Vendor Risk Management
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously.
• Excellent judgment regarding when to answer independently and when to involve technical SMEs.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Professional English (written and spoken).

Nice to Have

• Experience handling a high volume of vendor security questionnaires.
• Experience with:
  • Conveyor
  • SafeBase
  • Vanta
  • Whistic
  • Trust Center platforms
• Experience maintaining questionnaire knowledge bases.
• Experience working alongside Sales or Revenue teams supporting enterprise deals.
• Certifications such as:
  • CompTIA Security+
  • ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
  • Similar cybersecurity certifications