Senior Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk Analyst

Starting Salary Range: $108,000 - $126,000 - position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met.

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and safeguarding critical infrastructure? Join MISO as a Senior Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk Analyst, where you will play a vital role in protecting the power grid by managing and mitigating cybersecurity risks associated with third-party vendors and partners.

In this role, you will assess vendor security practices, conduct risk assessments, and ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements. You'll collaborate across teams-including procurement, legal, and compliance-to strengthen MISO's cybersecurity posture while staying ahead of emerging threats.

What you'll do as MISO's Senior Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk Analyst:

• Execute thorough assessments of third-party vendors' cybersecurity practices and risk profiles.
• Identify and evaluate potential cybersecurity risks in third-party relationships.
• Partner with procurement, legal, and compliance teams to integrate security requirements into vendor contracts.
• Monitor and report on key risk management metrics and performance indicators.
• Provide expert guidance to internal teams on third-party risk mitigation strategies.
• Stay current on evolving cybersecurity threats, trends, and regulatory changes.

What we are looking for:

• Experience: 5+ years in third-party risk management, cybersecurity, or related fields.
• Technical Knowledge: Specialization in third-party risk management frameworks, such as:
  
  
  
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
  • NIST 800-53 Control Framework
  • North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP)
  
  
  
  
• Strong background in vendor risk assessments and risk management methodologies.
• Effective communication, critical thinking, self-driven mindset, teamwork, and results orientation.
• Bachelor's Degree in Security, Cybersecurity, Risk Management or related field

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry, from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. and through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future - it's what our immensely hardworking and dedicated team does every day.

At MISO we offer a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, available on your first day of employment.

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