Atlanta Hybrid: Senior Vendor Risk & Security Analyst

Warner Bros. Discovery; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery seeks a Senior Information Security Risk Analyst to assess risks across third-party suppliers and communicate findings to business teams.

The role applies global IT security practices to enable informed decisions and governance over vendor relationships. Responsibilities include performing risk assessments, monitoring remediation progress, reviewing supplier contracts, and coordinating with security, legal and business units to ensure robust data protection across the

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required.
• 3-5 years’ experience in information security with at least 1 year in third party risk management.
• Knowledge of IP network infrastructure (firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention), access control, data encryption and physical security; Cloud security knowledge a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to present complex topics in clear, non-technical language.
• Ability to work collaboratively within team and across business and technology functions.
• One or more certifications: CISSP, CRISC, CISA are a nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Use processes to perform 3rd party vendor risk assessments for new and existing vendors.
• Understand services provided by vendor to assess level of risk and scope of assessment.
• Assess vendor controls and communicate deficiencies to business and information security management.
• Report outcomes, risk level and recommendations to remediate issues.
• Conduct peer reviews to ensure findings are consistent and complete.
• Assist with documentation requests for initial and periodic assessments.
• Monitor corrective action plans against timelines.
• Review remediation evidence for closure of findings.
• Review contracts to ensure data security terms are included and provide alternatives if needed.
• Raise escalation when provisions change.

Skills

Vendor risk management

Information security

Risk assessment

Security controls

Contract reviews

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

BS/BA degree

Job description

Warner Bros. Discovery seeks a Senior Information Security Risk Analyst to assess risks across third-party suppliers and communicate findings to business teams.

The role applies global IT security practices to enable informed decisions and governance over vendor relationships. Responsibilities include performing risk assessments, monitoring remediation progress, reviewing supplier contracts, and coordinating with security, legal and business units to ensure robust data protection across the