Security Operations Specialist Lead

• Conduct cyber and AI third-party risk assessments on suppliers.
• Use TPRM platforms such as RiskRecon, Whistic, SecurityScorecard, BitSight, Panorays (or similar) to assess supplier security posture and identify vulnerabilities.
• Lead supplier and stakeholder workshops.
• Improve third-party risk processes, frameworks and automation.
• Develop AI and Agentic AI supplier assessment methodologies.
• Produce risk reports and recommendations for technical and business stakeholders.

• Proven experience conducting hands-on third-party security assessments.
• Experience with RiskRecon, Whistic, SecurityScorecard, BitSight, Panorays or similar TPRM platforms.
• Strong understanding of supplier risk, cyber security and AI governance.
• Experience assessing cloud, SaaS and technology suppliers.
• Excellent stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills.

Ideal Background: We’re seeking a senior consultant who has personally conducted supplier assessments using TPRM tooling-not someone who has only managed the process. Experience with AI supplier risk and emerging Agentic AI technologies is highly desirable.

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