Booz Allen Hamilton-posted 7 months ago
$62,000 - $141,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
McLean, VA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

In today's digital age, the potential for cyber incidents among suppliers or third-party vendors represents a significant risk. Leaders in supplier or third-party risk management must possess the expertise to evaluate vendors' susceptibility to cyber threats and their preparedness for mitigating such risks, including implementing processes for assessing vendors' cybersecurity measures, incident response plans, and historical data on breaches or security issues. Leaders must ensure that vendors are equipped to protect sensitive data, prevent cyber-attacks, and respond swiftly to incidents, thereby safeguarding the organization's digital assets. Enterprise Cybersecurity (ECS) is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supplier or Third-Party Cyber Risk Analyst to join our ECS Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team. In this role, you will be responsible for protecting the organization's information systems and data from cyber threats posed by suppliers and third-party vendors. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

  • Develop and mature a program that accurately tiers suppliers based on various risk factors and a supplier-based threat model.
  • Establish a systematic process for verifying that suppliers meet contractual obligations and performance standards, including requiring detailed documentation, audits, and certifications that demonstrate compliance with agreed-upon service levels, security protocols, and quality requirements.
  • Evaluate the overall cybersecurity management practices of suppliers by examining the governance structures and cybersecurity policies or frameworks, using criteria and tools for conducting thorough assessments, identifying gaps, and recommending improvements to ensure that suppliers manage risks effectively to meet flow-down requirements of Booz Allen.
  • Monitor supplier performance continuously and drive continuous improvement by setting up key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics that provide insights into supplier performance and risk levels over time.
  • Manage a supplier or third-party cyber risk register aligned with enterprise risk standards.
  • Define and mature regular review cycles, feedback mechanisms, and corrective action plans to address any deviations from expected performance.
  • Assist in developing risk scenarios and provide inputs for threat modeling to stay ahead of emerging cyber threats.
  • Assist with cyber risk processes, including risk classification, validation, and accepting, or denying identified risks from various cybersecurity teams.
  • Support the preservation, maintenance, review, and publication of cybersecurity policies, specifically relating to supplier or third-party cyber risk.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver required regulatory activities such as the Cybersecurity Compliance and Risk Assessment (CCRA) implementation, and communicate risk findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, cyber risk, or cyber governance functions.
  • Experience with cybersecurity principles, best practices, and risk frameworks such as NIST 800 series publications, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Standard Information Gathering (SIG), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), United Kingdom Cyber Essentials, or Factor Analysis of Information Risk (FAIR).
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Pro Suite and SharePoint.
  • Experience in risk identification, quantification, assessment, and reporting.
  • Experience with GRC platforms such as Archer and ServiceNow.
  • Experience leading a third-party risk program or workstream.
  • Knowledge of evaluating and assessing suppliers against cybersecurity principles and regulatory compliance for managing a robust program around supplier or third-party risk management.
  • HS diploma or GED.
  • Experience acting as a Cyber Risk advisor.
  • Experience with supplier or third-party cyber risk management advising.
  • Experience with system security plans and compliance requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree in a Cybersecurity field.
  • CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, and CGEIT Certifications.
  • Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
  • Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.
  • Recognition awards program for exceptional performance.
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