Responsibilities
About TikTok U.S. Data Security
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. U.S. Data Security (“USDS”) is a subsidiary of TikTok in the U.S. This new, security-first division was created to bring heightened focus and governance to our data protection policies and content assurance protocols to keep U.S. users safe. Our focus is on providing oversight and protection of the TikTok platform and U.S. user data, so millions of Americans can continue turning to TikTok to learn something new, earn a living, express themselves creatively, or be entertained. The teams within USDS that deliver on this commitment daily span across Trust & Safety, Security & Privacy, Engineering, User & Product Ops, Corporate Functions and more.
Why Join Us
Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible.
Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day.
To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.
At TikTok, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the communities we serve.
Join us.
Team Intro
The USDS Security - Risk & Compliance team is responsible for managing USDS security compliance in accordance with US compliance requirements and objectives, and providing industry leading governance, risk, and compliance services.
The core service offerings include: Compliance & Security Risk Management, Controls & Compliance Framework, Security Compliance Policies, Charters, & Protocols, Vendor Program & Third-Party Risk Management, Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) Platform, and Security & Compliance Behavior & Culture.
In order to enhance collaboration and cross-functional partnerships, among other things, at this time, our organization follows a hybrid work schedule that requires employees to work in the office 3 days a week, or as directed by their manager/department. We regularly review our hybrid work model, and the specific requirements may change at any time.
Responsibilities
As a Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Analyst, you will be a subject matter expert and liaison between USDS and the lines of business as it pertains to vendor compliance screening, issues and vulnerability management, and cross-functional security and privacy control assurance. You will be responsible for owning and managing daily operations of assigned vendor compliance assessment coordination, technical writing, and USDS Vendor Lifecycle management. Within this role, you will closely coordinate with USDS Procurement and Legal teams to ensure USDS Vendor Program and Procurement policy requirements are implemented, enforced and communicated to business owners, program managers and other other applicable internal teams. Other responsibilities include:

• Coordinating between USDS TPRM, Procurement, and Legal operations about vendor lifecycle management, contract clauses verification and compliance assessment procedures
• Technical writing and communication between cross-functional teams and lines of business (both USDS and Global)
• Validating vendor compliance screening assessments
• Reporting vendor security risk assessments for authorized and rejected vendors
• Coordinating between USDS Risk Management, Global Security Organization, and other applicable internal teams on vulnerability management and unresolved findings
• Enhancing USDS TPRM standard operating procedure as it pertains to emerging threats and USDS Vendor Program policy requirements
• Validating security standard controls and audits as applicable to the overall USDS TPRM program and process
• Managing assessment lifecycles and dashboard reporting
• Coordinating and executing assessments for site visit assessments (physical and remote) and reporting related to TikTok USDS data centers and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years of third party risk management or related security experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fundamental understanding of Third Party Risk Management and direct experience partnering with Procurement and Legal functions
• Technical writing and verbal communication skills that enable executive reporting on Third Party Risk metrics
• Findings and vulnerability management experience related to the resolution and/or remediation of web vulnerabilities, bugs, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities
• Critical thinking and analytical decision making skills to forecast issues, events and/or risks pertaining to TPRM
• Bachelor’s degree in risk management or equivalent privacy, security, compliance, project management, or like discipline from an accredited college or university or measurable knowledge/experience from proven industry, military, defense, or government operations
• Supply Chain risk management experience related to software and hardware solutions/tooling to include but not limited to Bill of Materials (BOM) analysis
• Contract clause verification pertaining to security, privacy and business resilience controls
• Experience implementing vendor lifecycle procedures including Onboarding, Ongoing Monitoring and Offboarding requirements
• Experience with TPRM policy development, enhancement and awareness
• Third Party Incident Event management experience
• Experience with OFAC Sanctions and foreign ownership compliance assessments

D&I Statement
TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Accommodation Statement
TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/ktJP6
Data Security Statement
This role requires the ability to work with and support systems designed to protect sensitive data and information. As such, this role will be subject to strict national security-related screening.
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