Expert Vulnerability Analyst ( Third Party Vendor Risk Management )

  • Discover Financial Services
  • Riverwoods, IL
  • time-alarm-solid 02-27-2024

Job Description

Discover Financial Services is seeking an Expert Vulnerability Analyst specializing in Third Party Vendor Risk Management to join our dynamic team. As a thought leader in Cybersecurity, you will drive strategic decisions, oversee Compliance/Vulnerability roadmaps, and consult on support for next-generation systems. This role presents an opportunity to lead our third-party cybersecurity risk program while growing your leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide guidance to upper management in Cybersecurity matters.
  • Direct security solutions in alignment with business risk and regulatory requirements.
  • Define strategic direction, develop cyber solutions, and articulate defensive security measures.
  • Mentor and lead the team in comprehensive security assessments of third-party vendors.
  • Manage the lifecycle of cyber findings and optimize workload delivery with key stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Business, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 6+ years in third party vendor risk management with 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Experience in incident response, penetration testing, and cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST 800-53.
  • Certifications like GIAC, CISSP, or CISM are preferred.

If you are passionate about cybersecurity, thrive on assessing risks, and are ready to contribute to a collaborative environment, apply now!

Application Deadline:

The application window is expected to close on Feb-28-2024. Apply soon!

Compensation:

Base pay ranges between $103,000.00 to $174,200.00 with additional incentives based on experience and skills.

Benefits:

We offer various benefits including Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, and more. Learn more at MyDiscoverBenefits.com.