Job Title: Vendor Security Assessment Engineer
Location: Gurugram
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled
Vendor Security Assessment Engineer to evaluate and ensure the security posture of
third-party vendors , partners, and suppliers. This role involves assessing vendor compliance with security policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, risk assessment and vendor management.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct security assessments of third-party vendors , identifying risks and recommending mitigations.
- Evaluate vendor compliance with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, and other relevant regulations.
- Review penetration testing reports, cloud configuration reports, and report findings.
- Perform security due diligence and risk analysis for vendor onboarding and ongoing vendor relationships.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including procurement, legal, and IT security, to ensure security requirements are met.
- Develop and maintain security assessment questionnaires and methodologies.
- Monitor vendor security incidents and work with vendors to resolve security gaps.
- Provide recommendations for vendor risk remediation and track progress.
- Maintain documentation of security assessment results and provide regular reports to management.
- Stay up to date with emerging security threats and industry best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- 3 to 6 years of experience in security risk assessment , vendor risk management .
- Strong understanding of security frameworks and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Ability to analyze security policies, architecture, and controls of third-party vendors.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent) are a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a cloud security environment (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Familiarity with third-party risk management tools and platforms.
- Knowledge of data privacy laws and secure data handling practices.
- Experience in contract review from a security and compliance perspective.
Interested applicants with relevant experience can forward your CV to
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