Principal Information Security Analyst – Information Risk Management

Nike•Beaverton, OR

1d•$149,100 - $313,900•Remote

About The Position

We're looking for a Principal Information Security Analyst to join the Information Risk Management (IRM) team within Corporate Information Security (CIS). This role is a senior individual contributor and program leader who will deliver against an information security and cybersecurity assessment plan integrated into a broader enterprise risk management program supported by executive management. You will leverage deep expertise in security policies, standards, controls, and industry best practices to perform and lead risk assessments of Nike systems and systems managed for Nike by vendors. You will also drive strategic advancement of Nike's Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program—establishing risk-profiling methodologies, tiered assurance frameworks, vendor lifecycle controls, and executive reporting capabilities that protect Nike's most sensitive data across a complex global vendor ecosystem. Our ideal candidate is a trusted advisor with superb communication skills, exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability, intellectual curiosity, and proven experience translating complex security risks for both technical and non-technical audiences—including executive leadership, procurement, legal, privacy, and technology partners. You thrive in cross-functional environments, influence without authority, and bring a principal-level perspective to program design, not just execution. Beyond assessment execution and program delivery, this role carries a broader organizational mandate. You will serve as a recognized subject matter expert in information risk and cybersecurity not only within CIS, but across Nike. Partner teams including Procurement, Legal, Privacy, Engineering, and the broader Nike Business will look to you as a trusted, accessible authority on information risk. You will also identify, initiate, and lead cross-functional programs that extend beyond IRM’s immediate scope, efforts such as enterprise-wide data governance alignment or cross-team risk standardization, bringing structure and momentum to problems that span organizational boundaries.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field; will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
8+ years of experience in information security, risk management, GRC, third-party risk management, or a related field, with demonstrated progression in scope, complexity, and influence
3+ years of experience performing vendor/third-party risk assessments and leading internal information security risk assessments in a large enterprise environment
Deep knowledge of information security principles and practices, best practice security architectures, general procedures, and guidelines
Deep knowledge of information security frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27000, COBIT, COSO)
Experience designing or operationalizing third-party risk management programs, including vendor tiering, tiered assurance models, vendor lifecycle governance, and TPRM metrics/reporting
Experience assessing systems against security standards and performing control validation or baseline assessments
Experience reviewing third-party SOC reports, security baseline documentation, and vendor assurance evidence
Experience partnering with Procurement, Legal, and Privacy on vendor risk and contractual security requirements
A general understanding of technology use, trends, and risks as they apply in a business context and environment
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability to identify solutions for complex problems in enterprise environments
Superb communication skills (written and verbal) with comfort and experience presenting to executive audiences and proven persuasion skills
The ability to appropriately communicate complex security risks to non-technical staff and influence remediation at scale
Demonstrated experience serving as a recognized security subject matter expert beyond your immediate team; proactively consulted by partner functions and trusted to represent security’s perspective in cross-functional settings
Track record of identifying organizational gaps or opportunities and independently initiating cross-team programs or initiatives that drove measurable improvement, not solely executing against a predefined roadmap
Experience operating with significant autonomy in a matrixed environment, building stakeholder alignment, navigating competing priorities, and delivering outcomes across teams without direct authority
Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and quality-review the work of other risk analysts
Must be trustworthy in keeping sensitive data confidential
Demonstrated desire for continual learning and improvement

Nice To Haves

Experience with ServiceNow, Aravo, Confluence, or Jira preferred
Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; experience organizing and analyzing large datasets preferred
CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or relevant GIAC Management Focus Area certifications strongly preferred
Occasional travel - ability to travel approximately 5% of the time

Responsibilities

Advance TPRM capability maturity by designing and implementing program rigor beyond control self-assessments, including vendor risk profiling, risk-based controls testing, and tiered assurance requirements
Establish and operationalize a standardized vendor risk-profiling methodology (e.g., data sensitivity, criticality, regulatory impact) to consistently categorize vendors by inherent risk tier and drive risk-based assessment prioritization
Define and implement tiered assurance requirements so that higher-risk vendors undergo deeper validation (evidence reviews, control testing, security baseline documentation) while lower-risk vendors follow appropriately scaled processes
Introduce targeted validation of high-impact controls (e.g., access management, data protection, availability) for critical suppliers, going beyond self-attestation to validate design and operational effectiveness
Establish mandatory control effectiveness standards requiring vendors to demonstrate effective design and operational execution for high-impact controls prior to contractual engagement or network integration
Develop and operationalize TPRM metrics and executive reporting, including third-party blind metrics and integration into Executive TPRM Council reporting
Expand factory risk assessment program scope and contribute to assurance activities for Nike's highest-risk indirect and direct third parties
Plan and execute joint response planning tabletop exercises with key direct and indirect suppliers to validate incident readiness and coordination capabilities
Close vendor onboarding gaps by designing and enforcing standardized, enterprise-wide onboarding controls to ensure no vendor obtains network access or data-sharing capability until a thorough risk assessment is completed
Build and steward a centralized vendor inventory capturing all active vendors, associated services, and data-sharing agreements, with inventory updates embedded into the global onboarding workflow
Design and enforce a standardized, enterprise-wide vendor offboarding process to ensure all vendor access and data-sharing channels are terminated promptly and consistently at contract end
Partner with Procurement, Legal, Privacy, and Technology to align vendor lifecycle controls across domains and drive measurable compliance with TPRM onboarding and offboarding requirements
Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in information risk and cybersecurity across Nike, representing IRM and CIS with credibility and authority in forums, partner team engagements, and ad-hoc consultations
Embed with cross-functional partners, including Procurement, Legal, Privacy, Engineering, and Nike Business teams, to provide ongoing security risk guidance, ensuring these teams view information security as a strategic partner invested in their success
Identify emerging risks, capability gaps, and opportunities for enterprise-wide improvement that others have not yet surfaced, and drive action by building the case, gaining stakeholder alignment, and advancing solutions
Initiate and lead cross-team programs and initiatives that extend beyond IRM, such as enterprise data governance alignment, cross-domain risk standardization, or shared assurance frameworks, taking them from concept through operationalization with minimal oversight
When assigned to lead or support broader organizational initiatives, operate with full autonomy: set direction, engage stakeholders, build roadmaps, and drive execution end-to-end
Maintain and elevate the reputation of IRM and CIS by consistently demonstrating deep understanding of business context, delivering pragmatic risk guidance, and building trust as someone who gives direct, honest assessments of risk
Perform and lead formal risk assessments on partner and vendor connections, evaluating vendor processes at the point of engagement with Nike
Ensure sufficient validation of data sharing arrangements and agreements to protect Nike's sensitive information
Confirm business objectives align with the type and volume of data used, maintaining a "need to know/use" mindset
Review third-party SOC reports, security baseline documentation, and vendor security evidence as part of assessment activities
Establish risk and remediation ownership for identified vendor-related risks and document findings in the Risk Register
Serve as a senior escalation point for complex vendor risk decisions and exception recommendations
Lead assessments of complex platforms and systems against Nike security and configuration standards
Evaluate and process exceptions to information security policies and standards, providing principal-level recommendations on risk acceptance and compensating controls
Perform compliance control validation testing to determine the operating effectiveness of IT controls for scoped systems
Consult with technology units on IT general controls (ITGCs) and compliance matters
Champion information security policies, standards, controls, and processes so compliance requirements are addressed as part of business-as-usual operations
Identify, document, and elevate visibility to information risk where business direction creates potential exposure to employee, athlete, and product sensitive data streams
Identify and profile Nike systems and processes that require risk assessments; scope and lead specific assessments accordingly
Perform detailed analysis of threats and vulnerabilities across information security domains including network security, asset security, security engineering, identity and access management, security operations, and software development security
Review key system configurations and complex IT infrastructures (e.g., cloud services, SaaS platforms, hybrid environments)
Communicate effectively through risk reports, presentations, and stakeholder interactions to drive remediation of identified risks
Own vendor risk management metrics, reporting, and master data stewardship to improve accuracy, timeliness, and completeness
Provide analysis and insights into data supporting the effectiveness of technical and process-based cybersecurity controls
Lead process improvements for data retrieval, analysis, and risk assessment intake
Contribute to and lead IRM team projects and strategic initiatives, including documentation in ServiceNow (SNOW), Aravo, Jira, and Box
Support the risk analysis intake process and participate in daily standups and weekly process meetings
Mentor and coach Senior and Analyst-level team members on assessment methodology, stakeholder engagement, and risk communication
Influence information security strategy through risk-informed insights and expertise that drive the strategic direction of CIS in alignment with Nike's overall strategic vision
Execute and lead targeted internal and external (vendor) risk assessments in support of IRM strategy, following established team processes and enablers while continuously improving them
Be proactive in anticipating next steps in the risk assessment process and act accordingly
Collaborate with team members on assessment approach, scoping, documentation, and issue presentation activities; provide quality review and guidance on team deliverables
Serve as a principal-level information security and CIS representative to Nike lines of business and management, acting as the team’s voice in cross-functional forums, building enduring relationships with partner teams, and ensuring IRM is sought out as a trusted advisor rather than engaged only as a checkpoint
Provide enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures by working cross-functionally with Compliance and Governance functions
Stay current on information security technologies, trends, standards, best practices, and emerging threats and vulnerabilities