IT Risk and Third-Party Risk Manager

ManpowerGroup Global, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Business Travel Insurance

401(k) with Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

IT Risk and Third-Party Risk Manager position in Sacramento, CA, with a leading organization in risk management and cybersecurity. You will support critical initiatives within the Risk and Actuarial - Information Security department, guiding IT risk and vendor assessments.

Salary is $55.00 - $60.00 per hour. This long-term contract offers collaboration across teams and opportunities to shape security policy and vendor risk processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with IT risk assessment, third-party/vendor risk management, and GRC platforms.
• Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent are preferred.
• Hands-on experience with assessing artificial intelligence vendors and understanding related regulatory frameworks.
• Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day operations of IT risk management and third-party risk management programs under the guidance of the Chief Information Security Officer.
• Conduct comprehensive risk and supplier assessments, maintaining the enterprise security risk register and executing the vendor risk lifecycle.
• Govern third-party access, assess risks associated with AI vendors, and ensure compliance with established security standards.
• Maintain and support governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms, including risk documentation, assessment workflows, and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure risk management policies align with industry standards such as NIST SP 800-53 and SOC 2 requirements.

Skills

IT risk assessment

third-party risk management

GRC platforms

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the risk management and cybersecurity sector, is seeking a dedicated IT Risk and Third-Party Risk Manager to join their dynamic team. As an integral part of the Risk and Actuarial - Information Security department, you will support critical initiatives that enhance organizational security posture. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, proactive communication, and a collaborative mindset, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title: IT Risk and Third-Party Risk Manager

Location: Sacramento, CA

Pay Range:$55.00 - $60.00 per hour

What's the Job?

• Perform day-to-day operations of the organization’s IT risk management and third-party risk management programs under the guidance of the Chief Information Security Officer.
• Conduct comprehensive risk and supplier assessments, maintaining the enterprise security risk register and executing the vendor risk lifecycle.
• Govern third-party access, assess risks associated with artificial intelligence vendors, and ensure compliance with established security standards.
• Maintain and support governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) platforms, including risk documentation, assessment workflows, and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure risk management policies align with industry standards such as NIST SP 800-53 and SOC 2 requirements.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with IT risk assessment, third-party/vendor risk management, and GRC platforms.
• Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent are preferred.
• Hands-on experience with assessing artificial intelligence vendors and understanding related regulatory frameworks.
• Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking organization committed to cybersecurity excellence.
• Engagement in impactful projects that shape organizational security policies.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional growth.
• Competitive hourly pay rate aligned with industry standards.
• Long-term contract with potential for future opportunities.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay