Senior Information Security Risk Analyst

Warner Bros. Discovery•Washington, DC

1d•$102,830 - $190,970•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Information Security Risk Analyst will support the assessment of information security risks across all of Warner Bros. Discovery’s (WBD’s) third party suppliers/vendors. This role requires the ability to understand and assess information security risks posed by third parties and clearly communicate those risks to the business. It will apply global IT industry best practices to ensure WBD uses third party information security risk management to foster business-enabling insights.

Requirements

BS/BA degree required
3-5 years’ experience in information security, with at least one (1) year experience in third party risk management
Knowledge of IP network infrastructure (firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention), access control, data encryption and physical security; Cloud security knowledge a plus
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
Ability to present complex topics in clear, non-technical language
Ability to work collaboratively within team and across business and technology functions
Detail-oriented individual with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to be proactive and take ownership of and solve problems
Active learner - able to enhance personal, professional, and business growth through new knowledge and experiences
Ability to handle multiple assignments concurrently within an iterative environment

Nice To Haves

One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CRISC, CISA
2+ years of prior experience in a related field (media, entertainment, business development or streaming services industry experience a plus)
Familiarity with streaming and similar products/services
Experience working in a national or global company

Responsibilities

Use WBD processes and tools to perform 3rd party vendor risk assessments, for new and existing vendors
Work with business to understand the “what” and “how” of services provided by vendor to assess level of risk and scope of assessment
Perform timely assessments of Vendor controls to identify, document, and communicate key deficiencies to the business and Information Security management
Report on assessment outcomes, risk level and associated recommendations to remediate issues
Perform 2nd-level peer reviews of assessment outputs, prior to reports being finalized, to drive consistency and completeness of findings based on risk of engagement
Assist with follow-up on documentation requests for initial and periodic assessments
Monitor corrective action plans against agreed upon timelines
Review of remediation evidence for closure of findings
Review contracts to ensure appropriate data security terms are included
Provide comment and acceptable alternatives to vendor contract revisions, in alignment with defined guidance
Escalate provision changes, as needed
Assist with contract intake to ensure pipeline of assessments is managed in a timely and efficient manner
Provide periodic status updates
Maintain accurate and complete data within the identified system of record
Contribute to the team’s continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities and helping to implement them