Sr. Security Analyst, Third Party Risk Management

VulnU; Austin, New York, Palo Alto, Washington (TX, NY, CA, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 132,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Flexible PTO

401(k)

Job summary

SpaceXSI in Austin, TX is hiring a Sr. Security Analyst for Third Party Risk Management. You will own the vendor risk lifecycle, perform due diligence, review SOC 2/ISO 27001 reports, and drive risk-based decisions with cross-functional teams across procurement, legal, security, and engineering.

The role requires 5+ years in TPRM, strong governance experience, and hands-on assessment skills in cloud and SaaS environments. Competitive compensation and equity are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, cybersecurity, or in an engineering/STEM discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in third-party risk management, vendor security, cybersecurity GRC, IT audit, or a security role with hands-on assessments.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end third-party risk lifecycle for vendors across the company.
• Design and maintain the risk-tiering methodology and inherent risk questionnaire.
• Conduct security, privacy, and business due diligence and review security documentation.
• Translate findings into risk decisions and document risk exceptions with clear rationale.
• Develop and maintain TPRM policies, standards, and runbooks aligned with SOC 2/ISO 27001 and NIST CSF.

Skills

Vendor risk management

GRC

Security governance

Cloud security

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, cybersecurity, or in an engineering/STEM discipline

Tools

SOC 2 reports

ISO 27001

Penetration tests

Security ratings tools

Vanta/Drata/OneTrust

Job description

# Sr. Security Analyst, Third Party Risk ManagementxAI · x.aiCategory: GRC & ComplianceLocation: Austin, TX; New York, NY; Palo Alto, CA; Washington, DCLevel: SeniorSalary: $132,000 – $228,000## Quality of lifeWhat the posting states. Hover or tap a perk to see the line it came from.* Equity* Flexible PTOSpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.SR. SECURITY ANALYST, THIRD PARTY RISK MANAGEMENTWe are seeking a mid-to-senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professional focused on third-party risk management (TPRM) to own and scale our vendor risk program as SpaceXSI grows. This role sits at the intersection of cybersecurity GRC, vendor management, and procurement: you will assess the full range of third parties the company depends on — software and SaaS providers, cloud and infrastructure partners, AI model and data providers, professional services firms, and other suppliers — from intake and due diligence through ongoing monitoring and offboarding. The ideal candidate brings a cybersecurity and GRC perspective — fluent in how cloud services, identity and access management, encryption, data flows, and AI/LLM systems actually work in production — and can translate assessment findings into clear, risk-based decisions on residual risk and compensating controls rather than simply documenting issues. You will collaborate across procurement, legal, security, privacy, engineering, and business owners to keep third-party risk clear, proportionate, and actionable across enterprise, commercial, and public-sector environments.RESPONSIBILITIES:Own the end-to-end third-party risk lifecycle — intake, inherent risk tiering, due diligence, risk decisioning, contracting support, ongoing monitoring, and offboarding — for vendors and partners across the companyDesign and maintain the risk-tiering methodology and inherent risk questionnaire based on data sensitivity, system and network access, business criticality, and regulatory exposure, so that assessment depth matches actual risk and lower-risk vendors move quicklyConduct security, privacy, and business due diligence: issue and review security questionnaires (e.g., SIG, CAIQ, custom assessments), evaluate architecture diagrams and data flows, run follow-up sessions with vendor security teams, and coordinate business checks such as corporate registration, reputational review, and insurance coverage with cross-functional partnersCritically review independent assurance reports and security documentation, including SOC 1/SOC 2 Type II reports, ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 certificates and Statements of Applicability, penetration test and vulnerability summaries, and bridge letters. Evaluate scope, carve-outs, exceptions, and complementary user entity controls (CUECs) that SpaceXSI must operateTranslate findings into clear risk decisions: weigh residual risk and compensating controls, recommend approval, conditional approval, or rejection, and document risk exceptions and risk acceptances with clear rationale, owners, and expiration datesPartner with Legal and Procurement to define and negotiate contract security terms, including security and data protection exhibits, DPAs, breach notification, right-to-audit, sub-processor clauses, and data retention and deletion requirements, and ensure SpaceXSI's compliance obligations flow down to vendors and sub-processorsAssess the risk of AI vendors and AI-enabled services, including model and data handling, training-data use and boundaries, prompt and output controls, data residency, and alignment with AI governance frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, EU AI Act)Oversee fourth parties and sub-processors: map critical downstream dependencies, track sub-processor changes, and assess concentration, business continuity, and supply-chain risk for critical vendorsRun continuous monitoring of the vendor population using security ratings, breach and threat intelligence, certification expirations, and tier-based reassessment cadences, and lead third-party response when a vendor has a security incidentMaintain the third-party risk register and track issues, findings, and remediation plans with vendors and internal owners through to closure, with defined SLAs and escalation pathsOperate and extend GRC platforms (e.g., Vanta) as the system of record for vendor inventory, assessments, and evidence; use automation, scripting, low-code, and AI-assisted workflows to streamline intake, tiering, questionnaire review, evidence collection, and reassessmentDevelop and maintain TPRM policies, standards, procedures, and runbooks that align with SpaceXSI's control environment and frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, and NIST CSF / SP 800-53, and support internal and external audits with third-party evidenceCreate and present concise reporting on vendor risk posture, program health, open findings, high-risk vendors, and emerging third-party risk themes to GRC, Security, and business leadership, and guide business owners on TPRM requirements and expectationsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, cybersecurity, or in an engineering/STEM discipline5+ years of experience in third-party risk management, vendor security, cybersecurity GRC, IT audit, or a role in security, with hands-on responsibility for performing assessments rather than only administering a programPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:7+ years of third-party risk, vendor security, cybersecurity GRC, or technology audit experience (mid-to-senior scope)Experience building, scaling, or maturing a TPRM program at a technology, cloud, AI, or fintech company, ideally in a high-growth environmentDemonstrated experience running vendor security assessments end to end across a diverse vendor population, including issuing questionnaires, evaluating evidence, assigning risk ratings, and driving remediationHands-on experience reviewing SOC 2 reports, ISO 27001 certifications, and penetration test summaries, including identifying scope limitations, carve-outs, exceptions, and CUECsSolid understanding of common security and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53) and how vendor controls map to themWorking technical fluency on-prem and in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure), SaaS architectures, identity and access management, encryption, data flows, incident response, and business continuity and disaster recovery — enough to evaluate vendor responses and speak credibly with engineers and vendorsExperience partnering with Legal and Procurement on vendor contract security and privacy terms (e.g., security addendums, DPAs)Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain risk and tradeoffs to procurement, legal, engineering, and business audiencesFamiliarity with AI governance topics relevant to vendor diligence (e.g., model data handling, training-data boundaries, ISO 42001 / NIST AI RMF concepts, EU AI Act awareness)Experience with GRC and TPRM platforms such as Vanta, Drata, OneTrust, ServiceNow VRM, Archer, or similar, and with security ratings tools (e.g., SecurityScorecard, BitSight, UpGuard)Experience managing supply chain and vendor risk for data center hardware, including hardware complianceExperience automating TPRM workflows with scripting, low-code, or AI-assisted tooling, such as intake forms, tiering logic, questionnaire analysis, evidence collection, and reassessment triggersWorking knowledge of data privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) as they apply to vendors and sub-processorsExperience with supply-chain and fourth-party risk analysis, including concentration risk and business continuity for critical vendorsExperience supporting internal audits, external audits, or regulatory examinations with third-party risk evidenceComfort operating with ambiguity — setting precedent and documenting new standards where none exist, while keeping assessments consistent and defensibleCertifications such as CTPRP, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CIPP/US, CIPT, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or similar preferredExperience supporting public sector, financial services, or other highly regulated vendor oversight requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, PCI DSS, DORA) is a plusADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:This role may require occasional travelAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving prioritiesMust be able to handle sensitive vendor and security information with discretionCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:$132,000 - $228,000 USDBase salary is just one part of our total rewards package at SpaceXSI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.ITAR REQUIREMENTS:To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.SpaceXSI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.—Curated listing: aggregated from xAI's public careers page. Apply directly via the link — xAI has not paid for placement.