Principal – Third Party Cyber Risk Assessment

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Job Function:

Technology Enterprise Strategy & Security

Job Sub Function:

Security & Controls

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Principal – Third Party Cyber Risk Assessment to join the Information Security & Risk Management (ISRM) Risk Assessment Center of Excellence (CoE). This role is based in the United States with the Raritan, NJ location preferred, but also available internally to our ISRM Service Centers in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brasil and Warsaw, Poland.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s): Raritan NJ,  São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brasil and Warsaw, Poland.

São José dos Campos, Brazil- Requisition Number: R-073330

Warsaw, Poland- Requisition Number: R-073331

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

This role serves as a senior technical authority and thought leader for third‑party cyber risk assessments across Johnson & Johnson’s global ecosystem of vendors, SaaS providers, and strategic partners.

Are you ready to use your technical knowledge to change the trajectory of health for humanity? We have a position for you!

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As an integral member of the ISRM Risk Assessment Center of Excellence team, you will identify and assess cyber risks within the Third-Party Risk Assessment (TPRA) service. In this role, you will work with a diverse, global team of skilled cyber security professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and lead third-party risk assessments, risk rankings, and collaboration on remediation strategies as needed.
• Perform deep technical reviews of third‑party security controls, evidence artifacts, attestations, and independent reports to assess control design, implementation, and operating effectiveness.
• Evaluate complex risk scenarios involving sensitive data types, regulatory obligations, complex architectures, and cross‑border data flows.
• Identify, document, and risk‑rate third‑party cyber issues, ensuring consistent severity determination and alignment to ISRM standards.
• Drive automation and process improvements as identified and through relevant projects and/or operations.
• Communicate cybersecurity third-party risk assessment results to senior leaders and provide input on remediation plans.
• Enhance third-party cyber risk assessment processes by defining and implementing process improvements.
• Offer consulting support to the larger cybersecurity team on third-party risk assessment understanding and remediation.
• Lead and mentor junior members of the team, ensure ongoing learning, and support special projects as needed.

 

Qualifications

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Security/Cybersecurity or equivalent degree is required.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISA, CRISC etc. are preferred.
• An advanced degree is preferred.

 

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• 5+ years of direct third-party cybersecurity risk assessment experience, including application of third-party risk assessment concepts and internal controls.
• 5+ years using ServiceNow GRC tool to support security risk objectives.
• Proficiency in conducting and leading third-party risk assessments, including data classification, risk scoring, and mitigation planning.
• Ability to translate technical findings into business impact for key partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with internal partners.

 

Preferred:

• Foundational knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX404, Privacy, HIPAA, GxP, cyber regulations).
• Experience assessing third-party risk in a large, dynamic, multinational organization.
• Experience in identifying key security risks, security controls, and providing consulting services to customers throughout the third-party vendor lifecycle.
• Experience with security standards and control frameworks (e.g. FAIR, HITRUST, ISO27001, NIST, SOC 2, etc.).
• Demonstrable record of effectively collaborating with virtual, global teams, including diverse groups of people with varied backgrounds and cultural experiences.

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Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.  

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Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Business Process Design, Crisis Management, Critical Thinking, Information Security Auditing, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Information Technology (IT) Security Assessments, Information Technology Strategies, Mentorship, Organizing, Presentation Design, Process Optimization, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Security Architecture Design, Security Policies, Technical Credibility, Vulnerability Management

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

The anticipated base pay range for this position is: $102,000- $177,100

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours Additional information can be found through the link below. https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits