Cybersecurity Risk Analyst

Company Description

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Our Cybersecurity department works diligently to ensure NielsenIQ’s software, hardware, and related components are protected from cyber-attacks. We’re constantly developing new security systems, analyzing current systems for vulnerabilities, and handling cyber-attacks in an efficient and effective manner worldwide. 

As a Cybersecurity Risk Analyst, you will be a member of the Global Cybersecurity department reporting to the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team. This role will be conducting vendor security assessments to confirm that the vendor’s information security program includes the appropriate security controls to safeguard NielsenIQ’s information. Similarly, this position will be responsible for supporting client requests for assessments or audits of NielsenIQ. 

Job Description

What you’ll do 

• Perform vendor security assessments and schedule re-assessments as defined by tier of the vendor 

• Assist with development of corrective action plans and monitoring open remediation status 

• Identify opportunities to enhance the vendor risk management (VRM) program 

• Lead various initiatives or projects to further enhance the VRM program 

• Provide guidance to the business, procurement, and other stakeholders to ensure requirements of VRM are fully understood 

• Support client requests for assessments or audits by responding to clients’ security questionnaire.  Liaison with product leadership, cybersecurity team members, and other technology teams to obtain the appropriate responses for the questionnaire  

Qualifications

We’re looking for people who have 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Information Systems, Computer Security, or research related discipline or a minimum of 2 years of direct Information Technology experience 

• 1-2 years’ experience with vendor risk assessment, enterprise security risk assessment, IT audit, or IT compliance 

• 1-2 years of assessing general computer controls and designing remediation plans 

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Relevant industry certification or pursuing certification (e.g., CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP) 

• Good understanding of industry accepted security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) 

• Proficient with Microsoft 365 Products 

• Good communication, interpersonal skills, and business judgment 

 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Health insurance
• Parental leave
• Life assurance

About NielsenIQ

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company providing the most complete and trusted view of consumers and markets in 90 countries covering 90% of the world’s population. Focusing on consumer-packaged goods manufacturers and FMCG and retailers, we enable customers to defy what’s possible. How? We combine unparalleled datasets, pioneering technology, and the industry’s top talent to create insights that unlock innovation. Join us and change the landscape.

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NielsenIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us.

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