Vendor Cyber Risk Analyst - Onsite Austin (Contract)

Talantir; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to assess and manage supplier information security controls and risk management. The role focuses on evaluating security controls, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans, with ongoing updates to executives and recommendations for mitigations.

The candidate will lead annual supplier assessments, align with security frameworks, and drive improvements across the program while collaborating with business leaders on risk-related decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science & Engineering or technical discipline is required.
• 7 years of information security & assessment experience with increased responsibilities.
• In-depth knowledge of security assessment/audit principles.
• Understanding of networking principles and data protection.
• Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001/NIST CSF is preferred.
• Experience in supply chain cyber assessment and related tools usage is preferred.
• CISA, CISM, certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful completion of the annual supplier cyber security assessment.
• Conduct cyber security assessments & evaluate in alignment to the supplier security control framework.
• Inform and advise business leaders on supplier’s information security risks.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge in IT controls, risk assessments, and assessment of security measures.
• Identify opportunities to continuously innovate and improve the program and value delivered to organization.
• Ensure effectiveness of approved controls and drive risk remediations or changes from previous audit for existing certified suppliers.
• Provide subject matter expertise in third-party risk management.
• Automate security assessment processes & tools to review the security controls for cloud-based applications.

Skills

Information security

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Talantir is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to assess and manage supplier information security controls and risk management. The role focuses on evaluating security controls, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans, with ongoing updates to executives and recommendations for mitigations.

The candidate will lead annual supplier assessments, align with security frameworks, and drive improvements across the program while collaborating with business leaders on risk-related decisions.