Lead Analyst, Third Party Security

Circle

. Lead complex technical security assessments of partners, vendors, and third-party integrations .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex technical security assessments and evolving third-party security programs through automation and improved methodologies. Proficient in translating security risks into actionable recommendations for diverse stakeholders while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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Cybersecurity ExperienceThird-Party Security AssessmentsCloud SecurityAI and Automation ToolsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Technical Security AssessmentsRisk IdentificationControl Effectiveness EvaluationAPI SecurityNetwork ArchitectureIdentity and Access ManagementCryptographySecurity MethodologiesProcess RedesignCompliance Standards

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

AI-Enabled ToolingAutomation ToolsEvidence Analysis Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

DORASOC 2ISO 27001

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesFintechDigital AssetsHighly Regulated IndustryBlockchainCrypto-Native VendorsSmart ContractsDecentralized Infrastructure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex technical security assessments of partners, vendors, and third-party integrations
Translate assessment findings into pragmatic, risk-based recommendations
Evolve the third-party security assessment program from document-centric reviews toward a dynamic, scalable, continuously adaptive capability
Design and build AI-enabled tooling and automation for evidence analysis, risk identification, monitoring, scoring, and assessment workflows
Establish proactive monitoring to identify and prioritize emerging security risks across Circle’s third-party ecosystem
Partner with Security Engineering, Legal, Procurement, and business teams to define and apply security requirements during third-party onboarding and ongoing oversight
Communicate material third-party security risks, control gaps, and recommendations to technical stakeholders, business partners, and senior leaders
Improve third-party security methodologies, standards, tooling, and processes while increasing assessment quality and reducing manual effort

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, technology risk, or compliance, including meaningful experience with third party or vendor security assessments
Ability to independently lead complex security assessments and evaluate control effectiveness beyond questionnaire or compliance-based reviews
Technical depth across cloud security, API security, network architecture, identity and access management, and cryptography
Hands-on experience using AI, GenAI, automation, or internally developed tooling to improve security, risk, or compliance workflows
Experience modernizing security, risk, or compliance programs through automation, improved methodologies, or process redesign
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to translate complex security risks into clear recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred: experience in financial services, fintech, digital assets, or another highly regulated industry
Preferred: familiarity with DORA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, or relevant regulatory guidance
Preferred: familiarity with blockchain and digital asset technologies, including crypto-native vendors, wallets, smart contracts, or decentralized infrastructure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Inclusive workplace
Interview accommodations or assistance for candidates with disabilities