Information Security Specialist Senior

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

The Third-Party Security Assessor undertakes general Third-Party Security reviews. There are three major aspects to this position:

• Conducting reviews of NEW Third-Party entities (Supplier, Reseller, Joint Ventures) - identifying areas of conformance and non-conformance to Experian requirements; driving security contract language and inputs into the Risk Management Process.
• Conducting reviews of EXISTING Third-Party entities (Supplier, Reseller, Joint Ventures) - identifying areas of conformance and non-conformance to Experian requirements and inputs into the Risk Management Process.
• Supports the Global Head of Third-Party Security to continuously improve the local Third-Party Security (TPS) Management System and ensure that it meets local regulatory, policy and business requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Update the Third-Party inventory and program within the region.
• Perform security assessments for new and existing Third Parties using the Third-Party Security Framework.
• Supports in the development and improving TPS program.
• Provide on-demand consultancy to other teams within Information Security, Governance and the Business to assist in improving the security posture of third-party organisations.
• Partner with regional TPS team, regional indirect sales and procurement to ensure procedures meet regional requirements / operating practices.
• Identify information security deficiencies, risks and exceptions to appropriate parties as soon as possible. Ensure 1LoD ownership and ensure non-compliance issues, exception justification, mitigation controls and risks are appropriately captured.
• Work with RISOs and other GSOs governance functions - assist and / or drive remediation activities in order to mitigate security deficiencies identified.
• Supports the development of statistical reports on compliance deficiency trends and violations.

• 5+ years of experience in security field specially around security assessments or audit field.
• A technical background with prior hands-on experience a plus.
• Ability, drive and motivation to research and provide the right guidance and find possible solutions. Ability to push back where the risk outweighs the benefits.
• Curiosity to ask questions and challenge status quo.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem Solving & Analysis.
• Process driven, and has eye for detail, automation and efficiency to improve programs / processes.
• Good collaboration, relationship and interpersonal skills.
• CISA, CISM, CISSP, PCI QSA or comparable certifications required.

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