Expert Vulnerability Analyst ( Third Party Vendor Risk Management )

Job Description

We are looking for an Expert Vulnerability Analyst to join Discover Financial Services in the role of Third Party Vendor Risk Management. In this position, you will drive strategic compliance and vulnerability management decisions, oversee compliance roadmaps, and provide resilient support for next-generation systems. You will be an influential thought leader in cybersecurity and actively manage risks and customer-impacting issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise upper management on cybersecurity matters.
• Direct security solutions in alignment with business risk.
• Develop cyber solutions and internal processes for threat intelligence.
• Design metrics models for cybersecurity performance.
• Mentor team members in risk-based assessments and complex vendor assessments.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and manage cyber findings.
• Monitor risks and customer-impacting issues, and maintain TPRM governance standards.
• Demonstrate value-added communication and advance knowledge in information security management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or 8+ years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years in third party vendor risk management with leadership experience.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and certifications such as GIAC, CISSP, or CISM.
• Knowledge of incident response, penetration testing, and risk management principles.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, and health savings account.
• Recognition program.
• Education assistance.