TPRM, Technical Lead (Remote)

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity awards

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

CrowdStrike is seeking an experienced Technical Lead for Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) to shape the strategy, architecture, and technical execution of our vendor risk ecosystem. Sitting within the GRC organization, this role protects CrowdStrike's customers and data by building scalable risk workflows and implementing AI-driven capabilities.

You will own ServiceNow as the platform of record, drive automation, and collaborate with Procurement, Legal, IT and Security to embed risk checks in

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Third Party Risk Management, GRC, information security risk, or related technical controls disciplines.
• Hands-on experience with the ServiceNow Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) module.
• 3+ years of experience as a technical lead, process architect, or SME driving automation in risk/compliance.
• Strong understanding of security/compliance frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
• Experience integrating AI/ML tools into GRC workflows.
• Excellent stakeholder management with ability to explain technical risk to business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize TPRM workflows in ServiceNow.
• Drive automation and AI-driven risk scoring.
• Oversee the TPRM assessment pipeline operations and SLA tracking.
• Architect end-to-end vendor risk lifecycle (onboarding, reassessment, offboarding).
• Own story creation and coordinate with development teams in sprint planning.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Legal, IT and Security to embed automated risk checks.
• Oversee third‑party control evaluations and audits and support audit activities.
• Develop and maintain technical TPRM policies, standards, and procedures.

Skills

TPRM

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

GRC

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. We work on large scale distributed systems, processing almost 3 trillion events per day and this traffic is growing daily. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We're proud to work for a mission-driven company leveraging AI to transform the way we work. CrowdStrikers drive their careers through flexibility and autonomy while also being expected to contribute to a culture of responsible AI adoption, experimentation, and innovation. We use an AI-first mindset as a force multiplier to proactively and continuously accelerate execution, build expertise, uncover insights, and solve complex problems. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About this Role:

CrowdStrike is seeking an experienced Technical Lead, Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) to drive the strategy, architecture, and technical execution of our vendor risk ecosystem. Sitting within the GRC organization, this highly specialized individual contributor role is critical to protecting CrowdStrike's customers, data, and operations through rigorous, scalable, and forward-thinking risk practices. As the technical anchor for the TPRM program, you will design and optimize complex workfl ows, drive automation initiatives, and oversee the operational cadence of the assessment pipeline. You will serve as the principal subject matter expert for TPRM processes and our platform of record, proactively identifying effi ciencies and defi ning the technical standards for vendor risk evaluations. The ideal candidate possesses deep hands‑on tooling expertise and expert-level process knowledge, constantly searching for ways to engineer a stronger, more automated risk posture that supports a fast-paced, secure environment in the tech industry.

What You’ll Do:

• System, Tooling & AI Architecture: Serve as the functional owner, technical architect, and principal subject matter expert for ServiceNow as the TPRM platform of record. Partner with IT to confi gure, optimize, and expand workfl ows, while proactively architecting and implementing AI-driven capabilities to enhance risk scoring, continuous vendor monitoring, and system effi ciency.
• Operational Leadership: Manage the day-to-day operations of the TPRM assessment pipeline, including dynamic queue and capacity management, rigorous SLA tracking, and conducting fi nal reviews and approvals for vendor assessments to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Process Engineering & Automation: Lead the technical implementation of process improvements (including those identifi ed through continuous improvement/Kaizen events) by developing and expanding automation capabilities within ServiceNow to reduce manual effort.
• Program Design: Architect and optimize the end-to-end vendor risk lifecycle (onboarding, inherent risk tiering, reassessment, offboarding) to ensure seamless, scalable application of TPRM standards.
• Agile Development: Own the management of story creation, act as direct liaison with development team, and provide oversight on sprint and epic development.
• Cross‑Functional Integration: Partner deeply with Procurement, Legal, IT, and Security engineering teams to embed technical risk considerations and automated security checks directly into the vendor engagement pipeline.
• Audit & Controls: Oversee third‑party control evaluations and audits, process implementation via relevant tooling, and support internal and external audit activities performed by broader team.
• Standards & Frameworks: Develop and maintain technical TPRM policies, standards, and procedures in strict alignment with industry frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, FAIR).
• Metrics & Reporting: Engineer and track automated KPIs, metrics, and dashboards to demonstrate program maturity and technical effectiveness to senior leadership.

What You’ll Need:

• 10+ years of experience in Third Party Risk Management, GRC, information security risk, or related technical controls disciplines.
• Deep Tooling Expertise: Proven, hands‑on administrative or architectural experience with the ServiceNow Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) module.
• Technical Leadership: 3+ years of experience acting as a technical lead, process architect, or principal SME driving operational effi ciency and automation within a risk or compliance program.
• Framework Fluency: Strong, practical understanding of security and compliance frameworks, including NIST CSF, CSA’s CCM, ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST 800-53, and/or SIG or CAIQ Forward‑Thinking Tech: Experience with or a strong background in evaluating and integrating AI/ML tools and emerging threat intelligence platforms into GRC workfl ows.
• Cross‑Functional Execution: Proven experience project‑managing complex technical implementations, including scoping, work breakdown, critical path analysis, and quality assurance.
• Strategic Communication: Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate highly technical risk concepts and system architectures for business audiences and senior leadership.
• Adaptability: Ability to operate and engineer solutions effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑growth, global technology environment.

Bonus Points:

Experience operating within a cloud environment and familiarity with CrowdStrike products or services. Experience with continuous monitoring through integrating data with security operations teams Practical experience in Software Development and Secure Coding best practices. Practical experience performing integration risk assessments and threat modeling for third‑party software components. #LI‑CS1 #LI‑Remote

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

Market leader in compensation and equity awards Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge Paid parental and adoption leaves Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections Vibrant office culture with world class amenities Great Place to Work Certified across the globe CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program. CrowdStrike is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy‑related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law. We base all employment decisions--including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, lay‑offs, return from lay‑off, terminations and social/recreational programs--on valid job requirements. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] for further assistance. Find out more about your rights as an applicant. CrowdStrike participates in the E‑Verify program. Notice of E‑Verify Participation Right to Work CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $125,000 - $180,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off. For detailed information about the U.S. benefits package, please click here. Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:11-18-2026 CrowdStrike was founded in 2011 to fix a fundamental problem: The sophisticated attacks that were forcing the world’s leading businesses into the headlines could not be solved with existing malware‑based defenses. Founder George Kurtz realized that a brand new approach was needed — one that combines the most advanced endpoint protection with expert intelligence to pinpoint the adversaries perpetrating the attacks, not just the malware. There’s much more…