Information Security Specialist Senior

The Third-Party Security Assessor undertakes general Third-Party Security reviews. There are three major aspects to this position:

1. Conducting reviews of NEW Third-Party entities (Supplier, Reseller, Joint Ventures) - identifying areas of conformance and non-conformance to Experian requirements; driving security contract language and inputs into the Risk Management Process.
2. Conducting reviews of EXISTING Third-Party entities (Supplier, Reseller, Joint Ventures) - identifying areas of conformance and non-conformance to Experian requirements and inputs into the Risk Management Process.
3. Supporting the Global Head of Third-Party Security to continuously improve the local Third-Party Security (TPS) Management System and ensure that it meets local regulatory, policy, and business requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Update the Third-Party inventory and program within the region.
2. Perform security assessments for new and existing Third Parties using the Third-Party Security Framework.
3. Support the development and improvement of the TPS program.
4. Provide on-demand consultancy to other teams within Information Security, Governance, and the Business to assist in improving the security posture of third-party organizations.
5. Partner with regional TPS team, regional indirect sales, and procurement to ensure procedures meet regional requirements and operating practices.
6. Identify information security deficiencies, risks, and exceptions, and ensure appropriate documentation, mitigation, and escalation.
7. Work with RISOs and other governance functions to assist and drive remediation activities to mitigate security deficiencies.
8. Support the development of statistical reports on compliance deficiency trends and violations.

About Experian

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Experience and Skills

• 5+ years of experience in security, especially in assessments or audits.
• A technical background with hands-on experience is a plus.
• Strong research, guidance, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge risks appropriately.
• Curiosity and willingness to question and improve processes.
• Leadership skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Focus on problem analysis, process improvement, and automation.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, PCI QSA or equivalent are required.

Additional Information

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