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Third-Party Risk Management Analyst

Samsara
Location
Remote - US
Posted
17 days ago
Department
IT Security
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of experience in third-party/vendor risk management, GRC, or information security compliance
  • Experience using automation, scripting, or low-code workflows to help scale a vendor risk program
  • Hands-on experience running vendor security assessments and administering a vendor tiering program
  • Experience partnering with Legal and Procurement on vendor contract security and privacy terms
  • Must reside in the US, outside the San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, and Washington, D.C. metro areas
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with implementing and/or operating a risk assessment framework such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or SOC 2
  • Experience with a GRC or vendor risk management platform (e.g., Vanta, ServiceNow, OneTrust, Archer, or similar)
  • A relevant certification such as CTPRP, CISA, CRISC, or CISSP
What the job really is

As a Third-Party Risk Management Analyst at Samsara, you will manage security risk assessments for the company's vendors and partners, overseeing the entire lifecycle from onboarding to ongoing reassessments. You will collaborate with Legal, Procurement, and system owners to ensure compliance with security standards, support audits, and help implement automation in vendor risk workflows. This role is crucial for maintaining the security posture of Samsara's vendor ecosystem while contributing to the company's mission of improving physical operations globally.

Benefits
  • Annual base salary range of $110,670 — $167,400 USD
  • Initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance
  • Flexible, employee-led remote model
  • Professional development stipend
  • Comprehensive health and parental leave plans
Things to weigh
  • Remote position not available for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, and Washington, D.C. Metro Area
  • Role involves significant collaboration with multiple departments, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • Focus on automation and AI tools may indicate a shift towards modernizing vendor risk processes
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