Analyst II, Information Security

About the Role: Grade Level (for internal use): 09About the Role: This role helps reduce the cyber risk posed by third parties and protects S&P Global brands against possible attacks against our information assets by threat actors via backdoor created by our vendors. Primary responsibilities will include assessing Cybersecurity, Business Continuity controls for S&P third parties by conducting control risk assessments, risk recertifications, and continuously monitoring the vendors engaged by S&P. The Team: As part of Vendor Risk Management, the Vendor Cyber Risk Management team manages the Supply Chain Cyber risks by performing risk assessments of third-party engagements to identify and reduce the risks posed by third parties. This is an extremely important role, considering the fact that large number of data breaches happen due to third parties. It involves working with internal stake holders as well as third parties to achieve the results. Responsibilities and Impact: Working in Vendor Risk Management offers the opportunity to continuously enhance processes to meet the evolving requirements of various regulators. This challenging environment provides ample opportunities to expand your knowledge and expertise. In addition to risk assessments, recertifications, and continuous monitoring, you will participate in various projects, allowing you to showcase and further develop your skills and experience. Key responsibilities: Conduct thorough Cybersecurity, Business Continuity, Artificial Intelligence assessments for various vendors such as Cloud Service Prover evaluating their information security policies, procedures, and controls. Effectively collaborate with internal teams to identify critical vendors and assess their potential impact on the organization's cyber risk profile. Communicate risk assessment findings and recommendations to key stakeholders, including senior management, legal, and compliance teams. Work closely with vendors to address identified security gaps and ensure they meet the organization's cybersecurity requirements. Review the vendors on the continuous monitoring program utilizing various attack surface monitoring tools and assisting in driving the periodical review the vendors. Monitor and stay abreast of evolving cybersecurity threats and industry trends to enhance the effectiveness of the risk assessment process. Review the cyber security contracts for various clauses to cover for data Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability. Lead and support enhancement and strategic projects aligning with business objectives within Vendor Risk Management to meet various business and regulatory requirements. Assist the team members in balancing the load and managing Ad-hoc projects. Where required, lead the team for BAU (Business as Usual) tasks mentioned above. What We’re Looking For: Basic Required Qualifications: Master/bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering or equivalent