3rd Party Risk Management Lead

Horizontal Talent
Washington, US
Remote

Job Description

Join us as a Senior IT Project Lead, where you'll spearhead impactful cybersecurity risk assessments and collaborate with stakeholders to bolster our security framework.

Responsibilities

  • Lead comprehensive risk assessments and promptly manage remediation plans for cybersecurity projects.
  • Collaborate efficiently with third parties and internal teams to ensure timely resolution of security issues.
  • Advise and share best practices with team members and stakeholders throughout the assessment process.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.

Skills

  • Extensive experience in IT project management, focusing on cybersecurity.
  • In-depth understanding of risk assessment methodologies and frameworks.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for articulating complex information.
  • Ability to work autonomously with strong leadership abilities.

Preferred Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related discipline, or equivalent experience plus certifications.
  • Possession of security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CRISC.
  • Experience in fostering collaboration within diverse teams and handling stakeholder relationships effectively.
  • Proficiency in using project management tools and software.

We champion a workplace culture that thrives on diversity, equity, and inclusion, acknowledging and embracing different perspectives to enrich our team.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.

Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $37 - $71 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

It project managementCybersecurityRisk assessment methodologiesFrameworksComplianceSecurity certifications (cissp, cism, cisa, crisc)Project management toolsSoftwareLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem solvingTeamworkCisspCismCisaCriscCybersecurityIt project managementRisk managementComplianceSecurity certifications

Salary

$37 - $71

hour

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

senior

Posted

5/2/2026

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