3rd Party Cyber Risk Analyst

Protective • Birmingham, AL

51d

About The Position

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it. We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most. The Third-Party Cyber Risk Analyst will support the organization’s third and fourth-party cyber risk management program, helping to ensure that security and regulatory compliance meet the company’s risk standards. In this role, the analyst works closely with internal teams and external vendors to monitor, assess, and help mitigate cyber risks associated with vendor relationships. Responsibilities include assisting with risk assessments, tracking remediation efforts, reporting key metrics to leadership, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and security awareness.

Requirements

• 1-2 years' experience, internship, or coursework in IT security, risk management, compliance, and audit.
• Understanding of third-party/vendor risk management processes and core risk management terminology.
• Exposure to audit processes or evidence collection for compliance reviews.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a willingness to learn new concepts.
• Project, organizational, and content management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare and present clear, concise reports and summaries.
• Awareness of key security and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI, HIPAA, HITRUST, SOX).
• Basic knowledge of state and federal cybersecurity regulations and standards.
• Willingness to pursue industry certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with tools such as SharePoint, Power BI, ServiceNow, UpGuard, or Archer are a plus.
• General understanding of IT concepts, including cloud services (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS), network security, and endpoint security.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• Achieved relevant security certifications are a plus, such as: Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) Certified in Risk Information Systems Controls (CRISC) GIAC Security Essentials or Professional Certification (GSEC/GISP) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Certified Insurance Data Security Professional (CIDSP) CompTIA Security+

Responsibilities

• Support the execution, documentation, and tracking of third-party risk assessments; this includes collecting and reviewing formal and informal security documentation from vendors.
• Responsible for on/off-boarding vendors into the process, tool, and document repository.
• Applying a shift-left mentatlity in every vendor lifecycle stage to foster a security and continuous improvement mindset.
• Monitor the status and maintenance of 3rd-party security reports with controls, risk registers, and remediation activities.
• Prepare and update basic reports and summaries for management on vendor risk status and compliance activities.
• Execute and influence positive process changes and test new capabilities in the cyber risk tool.
• Participate in the collection of evidence and documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Stay informed about changes in cybersecurity regulations (ie. NYDFS 500) and best practices; escalate relevant updates to senior team members.
• Escalate issues or risks to senior analysts or management as needed.
• Participate in security awareness activities, such as training sessions and phishing simulations.

Benefits

• comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program
• paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day)
• contributions to healthcare accounts
• a pension plan
• a 401(k) plan with Company matching
• ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees