Third Party Cybersecurity Analyst
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Third Party Cybersecurity Analyst
Job Description
Third Party Cybersecurity Controls Management is seeking an analyst to support an internal cybersecurity controls program for third-parties. The program includes the development of a comprehensive and detailed plan for third party access to systems and data. Activities include identification of all access points, systems, people and processes, analyzing against cybersecurity requirements, and automation to ensure consistent and repeatable processes. The mission of the team is to reduce risks associated with third party access to company systems and data.
We’re looking for talented, self-motivated, and experienced professionals who have a strong passion for analysis and recognizing discrepancies. Whether you’re a seasoned security engineer, system administrator or data analyst in search of a unique and exciting challenge, were looking for new members to join our team.
Responsibilities :
- Identify, evaluate risk and remediate security issues and/or vulnerabilities;
- Ensure compliance to audit, regulatory and legal requirements
- Build and maintain effective relationships with peers and internal business partners, and external business partners
- Work closely with management to support the strategic direction of the team
- Provide subject matter expertise across relevant Cybersecurity technologies
- Support Cybersecurity projects and initiatives to ensure complete and timely delivery of key objectives
- Create and follow assessment plans and measures of risk performance/effectiveness.
- Analyze organizations cyber defense procedures and configurations, and evaluate compliance with regulations and organizational directives
- Promote a risk-aware culture, ensure efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to required standards and processes.
Skills
- Technical skills (e.g. searching and extracting data from Splunk, Tufin, LDAP, etc.)
- Analyze above data for themes/patterns and applicable controls
- Develop conclusions and communicate to stakeholders
- CISSP or similar security certifications
- Previous experience with data analytics, data science or technology audit
- Previous experience with IT infrastructure (e.g. servers, network switches, network security devices, etc.)
- Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent work experience
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