nexus IT group

IT Vendor Analyst 0626

nexus IT group  •  Remote  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Governance & Oversight

  • Support the organization's vendor governance program across a diverse portfolio of technology and service providers
  • Coordinate periodic vendor reviews, assessments, and attestations
  • Track vendor changes, service updates, technology enhancements, and risk-related disclosures
  • Maintain accurate records related to vendor products, services, and risk classifications
  • Ensure vendor information is properly documented and routed through established review processes
  • Partner with Vendor Management teams to support third-party risk management requirements and ongoing oversight activities

Risk Management & Governance Operations

  • Support technology governance and risk management workflows across multiple programs
  • Review submissions, documentation, and assessment materials for completeness and accuracy
  • Assist with intake, triage, and tracking of technology-related requests and reviews
  • Maintain workflow records and ensure timely follow-up with internal stakeholders and external vendors
  • Support governance teams through documentation, reporting, and administrative coordination

Monitoring & Review Support

  • Assist with periodic reviews of vendor relationships and technology solutions
  • Track changes that may require additional risk assessment or governance review
  • Monitor action items, remediation activities, and follow-up requirements
  • Ensure review results and supporting documentation are accurately maintained

Documentation, Audit & Compliance Support

  • Maintain vendor inventories, governance records, and supporting documentation
  • Support audit readiness by collecting evidence and organizing documentation
  • Assist with preparation for internal audits, compliance reviews, and external assessments
  • Maintain records that support technology governance, security, and risk management programs
  • Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready

Technology Risk & Compliance Support

  • Support initiatives related to:
    • Information security governance
    • Technology risk management
    • Data privacy and protection controls
    • IT controls and risk registers
    • Third-party risk management
  • Assist with tracking risk findings, remediation efforts, and control documentation
  • Help ensure governance activities align with organizational policies and compliance requirements

Reporting & Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Prepare reports, dashboards, and governance materials for leadership review
  • Support ongoing reporting related to vendor oversight, technology risk, and compliance activities
  • Coordinate with:
    • Vendor Management teams
    • Information Technology teams
    • Security and Risk teams
    • Compliance and Audit stakeholders
    • External vendors and service providers

Qualifications

Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
    • Vendor management
    • Third-party risk management
    • Information technology
    • Information security
    • Risk management
    • Compliance or audit support
  • Experience supporting vendor reviews, risk assessments, compliance activities, or governance programs preferred
  • Experience working with technology vendors and third-party service providers is highly desirable

Technical Knowledge

  • Familiarity with:
    • Third-party risk management practices
    • Technology governance processes
    • Security and compliance frameworks
    • Vendor due diligence and assessment processes
    • Data privacy and information security concepts
  • Experience using governance, risk, compliance, vendor management, or workflow management platforms preferred

Professional Skills

  • Strong organizational and documentation skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and process discipline
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple stakeholder groups
  • Comfortable working in a structured, process-driven environment

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or a related field preferred
  • Equivalent professional experience will be considered
nexus IT group

About nexus IT group

nexus IT group is a leading IT staffing agency and direct placement firm. Since 2010, nexus IT group was founded on a simple idea: job searches should simple, fun, and educational. Today, more than 1000+ customers in every large city in the United States use nexus IT group to transform the way they attract, engage, and delight tech candidates. nexus IT group is headquartered in Overland Park, KS and has been recognized for our culture and one of the fastest growing companies. Learn more at www.nexusITgroup.com and lets start finding you quality IT candidates.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Overland Park, KS
Year Founded
2010
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