GRC TPRM Assessment and Remediation SME

Programmers.io; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io seeks an experienced Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Assessment and Remediation SME to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of supplier/vendor cybersecurity risk assessments and remediation in a fully remote, client-facing environment.

This role requires precise, proactive communication to maintain trust with high-visibility stakeholders, serving as the process authority for risk assessments, findings, and remediation across Legal, Procurement, and InfoSec teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, TPRM, GRC operations, or supplier risk coordination.
• Working knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, SIG/CAIQ.
• Hands-on experience with GRC/TPRM tools (OneTrust, Archer, ServiceNow GRC, SupplierNinja, or similar).
• Proven ownership of high-volume, multi-step communication workflows with strict tracking/documentation.
• Excellent written communication for remote, client-facing engagement.
• Experience operating in distributed/remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Inventory Management: maintain the Supplier Inventory as the single source of truth for assessment status.
• Assessment Execution: evaluate suppliers against standard frameworks and validate evidence.
• Remediation Management: own CAPs end-to-end and track progress with vendors.

Skills

Cybersecurity

TPRM

GRC operations

Supplier risk coordination

Stakeholder communication

Remote work coordination

Education

CTPRP

CRISC

CISA

CISSP

Certifications

Tools

OneTrust

Archer

ServiceNow GRC

SupplierNinja

Wrike

AirTable

Jira

Job description

Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Assessment and Remediation Subject Matter Expert to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of supplier/vendor cybersecurity risk assessments and remediation - from inventory governance through assessment coordination, escalation management, and executive reporting - in a fully remote, client-facing environment.
• This role serves as the process authority for vendor risk assessments, findings management, and cross-functional remediation, requiring precise, proactive communication to maintain trust with high-visibility stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Inventory Management:
  • Maintain the Supplier Inventory (GRC platform, e.g., SupplierNinja) as the single source of truth for assessment status.
  • Tier/filter suppliers requiring reassessment vs. new assessment per program criteria.
  • Maintain accurate Direct Responsible Individual (DRI) records in the GRC tool (e.g., OneTrust).
• Assessment Execution:
  • Evaluate suppliers against standard frameworks (SIG, CAIQ, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2) and validate evidence (audit reports, certifications, pen test results).
  • Confirm DRI ownership and obtain kick-off acknowledgement before initiating assessments.
  • Log and track assessment tasks in a workflow tool (e.g., Wrike), including acknowledgement evidence.
  • Confirm onsite-assessed suppliers have current-year coverage (e.g., in AirTable).
  • Participate in recurring findings-review meetings (e.g., CSFA), advising on policy and evidence standards.
• Remediation Management:
  • Own Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) end-to-end: define SLAs, track progress, drive closure with vendors and business owners.
  • Coordinate with Legal, Procurement, and InfoSec on remediation timelines and compensating controls.
• Stakeholder Communication & Escalation:
  • Run a structured outreach cadence with DRIs (kick-off 3 follow-ups 3 escalations to management).
  • Track response/non-response rates for every outreach cycle.
  • Escalate unresolved/high-risk findings to client leadership and track to closure.
• Weekly Reporting:
  • Deliver a standing weekly metrics report to leadership: outreach volume, response rates, follow-up/escalation status, suppliers approved for (re)assessment, and overall assessment/remediation coverage.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, TPRM, GRC operations, or supplier risk coordination.
• Working knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, SIG/CAIQ.
• Hands-on experience with GRC/TPRM tools (OneTrust, Archer, ServiceNow GRC, SupplierNinja, or similar).
• Proven ownership of high-volume, multi-step communication workflows with strict tracking/documentation.
• Excellent written communication for remote, client-facing engagement.
• Experience operating in distributed/remote teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification: CTPRP, CRISC, CISA, or CISSP.
• Experience with Wrike, AirTable, Jira, or similar tracking tools.
• Prior experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, insurance).
• Track record producing leadership-facing weekly reporting.
• Experience Required: 8-10