TEKsystems · 11 hours ago
It Security Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $156K/yrTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, seeking a hands-on Third-Party Risk Management Manager to lead security and risk assessments for third-party vendors. This role involves managing a team of analysts, conducting risk assessments, and coordinating risk remediation across various stakeholders.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Manage and mentor a team of three third‑party risk analysts
Provide day‑to‑day workload prioritization and guidance
Perform final review and sign‑off on all vendor risk assessments per documented procedures
Act as an escalation point for complex or high‑risk findings
Balance people leadership with individual contributor responsibilities
Conduct and oversee third‑party security risk assessments using the Censinet platform
Review vendor‑submitted questionnaires, SOC reports, and supporting evidence
Validate tool‑identified risks against technical, network, and data architecture
Risk acceptance
Risk remediation
Exception handling
Ensure risk remediation is tracked to an acceptable level
Coordinate workload prioritization across competing business initiatives
Adapt review priorities week‑to‑week based on shifting organizational needs (e.g., revenue cycle, enterprise platforms, benefits systems, AI initiatives)
Evaluate Complex, Context‑driven Risks, Such As: Single Sign‑On (SSO) requirements (e.g., Shibboleth), Encryption requirements and acceptable exceptions, Penetration testing applicability (e.g., biomedical devices), Disaster Recovery ownership (vendor‑hosted vs. on‑prem), Assign internal tasks vs. vendor remediation appropriately
Oversee the risk register and remediation workflow
Work closely with Legal (information input; legal ownership remains elsewhere)
Support contracting decisions with risk assessment context
Communicate clearly with vendors, technical teams, and business leaders
Qualification
Required
Manage and mentor a team of three third‑party risk analysts
Provide day‑to‑day workload prioritization and guidance
Perform final review and sign‑off on all vendor risk assessments per documented procedures
Act as an escalation point for complex or high‑risk findings
Balance people leadership with individual contributor responsibilities
Conduct and oversee third‑party security risk assessments using the Censinet platform
Review vendor‑submitted questionnaires, SOC reports, and supporting evidence
Validate tool‑identified risks against technical, network, and data architecture
Ensure risk remediation is tracked to an acceptable level
Coordinate workload prioritization across competing business initiatives
Adapt review priorities week‑to‑week based on shifting organizational needs
Evaluate Complex, Context‑driven Risks
Oversee the risk register and remediation workflow
Work closely with Legal
Support contracting decisions with risk assessment context
Communicate clearly with vendors, technical teams, and business leaders
Experience with third‑party risk tools (e.g., Censinet, Archer, OneTrust, or similar)
Strong risk assessment and decision‑making judgment
Ability to balance speed, volume, and accuracy
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and competing priorities
Clear communicator with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Expert Level Experience
Preferred
Experience with third‑party risk tools (e.g., Censinet, Archer, OneTrust, or similar)
Ability to learn new tools quickly (tool experience helpful but not mandatory)
Atlanta and GA based candidates are preferred but they are open to any of the following green states: Georgia, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, Tennessee, Ohio, Wisconsin, New Hampshire, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Texas, Arkansas, and Michigan
Benefits
100% remote
403 b match
Pto
Company
TEKsystems
At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
Founded in 1994
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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