Serve as an advanced technical advisor for third-party assessments, providing detailed security insights and solutions.
Perform in-depth security reviews and risk assessments for new and existing third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge in RELX security compliance policies and procedures.
Stay current with updates and developments in security standards such as OWASP Top 10, ISO27001, and SOC 2, and ensure their proper implementation across the organization.
Develop and deliver training and awareness on security policies and standards to business units.
Gain in-depth knowledge of the organization's major infrastructure security controls, ensuring they align with RELX Policies and Standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with technology/service owners and business owners to conduct annual security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration tests where applicable.
Work collaboratively within all business areas and key stakeholders to ensure the review and approach of all security governance, risk, and compliance scope is appropriate and proactive.
Ensure continuous monitoring and reporting of compliance and risk status against NIST2.0, RELX Framework, ISO27001, SOC2, PCI DSS, regional and global regulations, and all other relevant standards.
Support internal and external audits by providing detailed documentation and evidence of security controls and practices.
Perform RX Business Unit and Third-Party security audits according to the CISO office strategic plan and produce detailed documentation and evidence against security controls and practices tested.
Act as a point of escalation for security-related incidents, providing advanced security support and guidance to Level I Analysts and other team members.
Provide regular updates and at least monthly metric reports to senior management on security compliance and risk posture.
Escalation of high impact security issues to Security Compliance Manager.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Technical Skills:
Bachelor's Degree holder.
Background in IT, compliance, and/or information security.
Ability to work across all levels of seniority within business teams to drive a working partnership.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Understanding of industry standards for IT security (e.g., ISO27001/2, SOC 2, PCI DSS).
Basic understanding of IT security applications (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection, virus protection).
Understanding of IT security testing and vulnerability management, and Threat Modeling.
Understanding in Cloud Environment (e.g., AWS, Azure or GCP)
Understanding of Service Level Management.
Desired understanding of OneTrust portal or Similar.
With CompTIA Security+ or Similar or Higher.
Personal Skills
Ability to work across all levels of seniority within the organization and suppliers to drive a working partnership.
Good communication skills at all levels, both oral and written.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to produce effective influence and persuasive arguments in support of security assessment process goals.
Highly driven and self-motivated individuals.
Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
