GRC TPRM Assessment and Remediation SME

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Assessment and Remediation Subject Matter Expert to manage the end-to-end lifecycle of supplier/vendor cybersecurity risk assessments and remediation — from inventory governance through assessment coordination, escalation management, and executive reporting — in a fully remote, client-facing environment. This role serves as the process authority for vendor risk assessments, findings management, and cross-functional remediation, requiring precise, proactive communication to maintain trust with high-visibility stakeholders. Location: Sunnyvale, CA (In-Person Interview is required).

Responsibilities

• Supplier Inventory Management: Maintain the Supplier Inventory (GRC platform, e.g., SupplierNinja) as the single source of truth for assessment status; tier/filter suppliers requiring reassessment vs. new assessment per program criteria; maintain accurate Direct Responsible Individual (DRI) records in the GRC tool (e.g., OneTrust).
• Assessment Execution: Evaluate suppliers against standard frameworks (SIG, CAIQ, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2) and validate evidence (audit reports, certifications, pen test results); confirm DRI ownership and obtain kick-off acknowledgement before initiating assessments; log and track assessment tasks in a workflow tool (e.g., Wrike), including acknowledgement evidence; confirm onsite-assessed suppliers have current-year coverage (e.g., in AirTable); participate in recurring findings-review meetings (e.g., CSFA), advising on policy and evidence standards.
• Remediation Management: Own Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) end-to-end: define SLAs, track progress, drive closure with vendors and business owners; coordinate with Legal, Procurement, and InfoSec on remediation timelines and compensating controls.
• Stakeholder Communication & Escalation: Run a structured outreach cadence with DRIs (kick-off → 3 follow-ups → 3 escalations to management); track response/non-response rates for every outreach cycle; escalate unresolved/high-risk findings to client leadership and track to closure.
• Weekly Reporting: Deliver a standing weekly metrics report to leadership: outreach volume, response rates, follow-up/escalation status, suppliers approved for (re)assessment, and overall assessment/remediation coverage.

Requirements

• 5+ years in cybersecurity, TPRM, GRC operations, or supplier risk coordination.
• Working knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, SIG/CAIQ.
• Hands-on experience with GRC/TPRM tools (OneTrust, Archer, ServiceNow GRC, SupplierNinja, or similar).
• Proven ownership of high-volume, multi-step communication workflows with strict tracking/documentation.
• Excellent written communication for remote, client-facing engagement.
• Experience operating in distributed/remote teams.

Qualifications

• Certification: CTPRP, CRISC, CISA, or CISSP (preferred).
• Experience with Wrike, AirTable, Jira, or similar tracking tools (preferred).
• Prior experience in regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, insurance) (preferred).
• Track record producing leadership-facing weekly reporting (preferred).

Pay

Salary Range: $90,000-$140,000 a year.