Third party risk analyst

  • Redwood City, CA
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 10 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 57.00 - 66.00 per hour
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Attention To Detail
Cyber Security
Customer Facing
Program Management
Collaboration
Leadership
Management
Adaptability
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
SAFE
Amazon S3
Risk Management
Cloud Security
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Assessment
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET

Job Details

Description

Robert Half is seeking a Third-Party Risk and Trust Analyst to join our dynamic Cybersecurity team in Redwood City, California. This is a long-term contract opportunity ideal for an entry-level to mid-level detail oriented with a passion for cybersecurity and risk management. The successful candidate will support third-party risk management and trust-building efforts, playing a critical role in assessing vendor risks, ensuring compliance with security standards, and addressing gaps in customer-facing processes such as RFPs and security questionnaires. We are looking for someone with practical experience in third-party risk management, a strong understanding of cloud security, and the ability to quickly adapt to evolving security and trust-related challenges.
Key Responsibilities Operational Oversight: Identify and address gaps in customer-facing processes, such as RFPs and security questionnaires, ensuring regular updates to maintain current best practices. Program Management: Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to close identified gaps, drive security initiatives, and implement operational improvements to strengthen customer trust. Hands-On Execution: Directly support customer security inquiries, build credibility in third-party engagements, and coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues efficiently. Security Standards Leadership: Refresh and implement third-party risk management processes and security standards to meet evolving customer and industry expectations

Requirements

Cloud Security Expertise:Hands-on knowledge of cloud security concepts, solutions, and their implementation in industry practices. Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM):Experience evaluating and managing security practices of third-party vendors and understanding TPRM principles. Security and Compliance Knowledge:Familiarity with customer security questions, industry certifications, and compliance requirements. Adaptability:Proactive problem-solving skills with an ability to adjust to evolving industry frameworks and practices. Preferred Certification:Familiarity with AI-driven security measures and relevant certifications (SAFE AI Certification preferred). Must have's 3-4 years of practical experience in third-party risk management. Strong understanding of cloud security concepts, tools, and frameworks. Knowledge of security compliance standards and hands-on experience with vendor risk assessments. Ability to work in a hybrid model, with mandatory onsite presence on Tuesdays and Thursdays. AI certification is preferred.

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