Senior Information Security Analyst

Title: Senior Information Security Analyst

Location: Beaverton, OR | Open to Remote, US

Duration: 7 months contract

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE is a technology company. From our flagship website and five-star mobile apps to developing products, managing big data and providing leading edge engineering and systems support, our teams at NIKE Global Technology exist to revolutionize the future at the confluence of tech and sport. We invest and develop advances in technology and employ the most creative people in the world, and then give them the support to constantly innovate, iterate and serve consumers more directly and personally. Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary and collaborative, taking technology into the future and bringing the world with it.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We're looking for a Senior Information Security Analyst to join the Information Risk Management (IRM) team within Corporate Information Security (CIS). This role will deliver against an information security and cybersecurity assessment plan integrated into a broader enterprise risk management program supported by executive management.

You will leverage your knowledge of security policies, standards, controls, and industry best practices to perform risk assessments of Nike systems and systems managed for Nike by vendors. Our ideal candidate has superb communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving ability, intellectual curiosity, and experience translating complex security risks for both technical and non-technical audiences.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON?

This role works with the Information Risk Management team to identify, assess, and elevate visibility to information security risks across Nike's technology landscape. Key responsibilities include:

Vendor Information Risk Assessments

• Perform formal risk assessments on partner and vendor connections, evaluating vendor processes at the point of engagement with Nike.
• Ensure sufficient validation of data sharing arrangements and agreements to protect Nike's sensitive information.
• Confirm business objectives align with the type and volume of data used, maintaining a "need to know/use" mindset.
• Review third-party SOC reports and vendor security documentation as part of assessment activities.
• Help establish risk and remediation ownership for identified vendor-related risks and document findings in the Risk Register.

Security Controls Baseline Assessments

• Assess moderately complex platforms and systems against Nike security and configuration standards.
• Evaluate and process exceptions to information security policies and standards.
• Perform compliance control validation testing to determine the operating effectiveness of IT controls for scoped systems.
• Consult with technology units on IT general controls (ITGCs) and compliance matters.
• Champion information security policies, standards, controls, and processes so compliance requirements are addressed as part of business-as-usual operations.

Internal Risk Assessments

• Identify, document, and elevate visibility to information risk where business direction creates potential exposure to employee, athlete, and product sensitive data streams.
• Identify and profile Nike systems and processes that require risk assessments; scope specific assessments accordingly.
• Perform detailed analysis of threats and vulnerabilities across information security domains including network security, asset security, security engineering, identity and access management, security operations, and software development security.
• Review key system configurations and complex IT infrastructures (e.g., cloud services).
• Communicate effectively through risk reports, presentations, and stakeholder interactions to drive remediation of identified risks.

Data Analysis and Other Projects

• Support vendor risk management metrics, reporting, and master data stewardship to improve accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
• Provide analysis and insights into data supporting the effectiveness of technical and process-based cybersecurity controls.
• Collaborate on process improvements for data retrieval, analysis, and risk assessment intake.
• Contribute to IRM team projects and strategic initiatives as assigned, including documentation in ServiceNow (SNOW) and Box.
• Support the risk analysis intake process and participate in daily standups and weekly process meetings.

General Responsibilities

• Execute targeted internal and external (vendor) risk assessments in support of IRM strategy, following established team processes and enablers.
• Be proactive in anticipating next steps in the risk assessment process and take action accordingly.
• Collaborate with team members on assessment approach, scoping, documentation, and issue presentation activities.
• Serve as an information security and CIS ambassador to Nike lines of business and management.
• Provide enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures by working cross-functionally with Compliance and Governance functions.
• Stay current on information security technologies, trends, standards, best practices, and emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

This role reports to the Director of Information Risk Management within Corporate Information Security (CIS). You will build strong partnerships with the IRM team, CIS, Nike business and technology process owners, and various governance and legal functions (e.g., Audit and Privacy). You will work cross-functionally across Nike at World Headquarters and globally.

WHAT YOU BRING?

• Bachelor's degree in Business Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field, OR relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of experience in information security, risk management, GRC, or a related field.
• Knowledge of information security principles and practices, best practice security architectures, general procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of information security frameworks and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27000, COBIT, COSO).
• Experience performing vendor/third-party risk assessments and internal information security risk assessments.
• Experience assessing systems against security standards and performing control validation or baseline assessments.
• Experience reviewing third-party SOC reports preferred.
• A general understanding of technology use, trends, and risks as they apply in a business context and environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience identifying solutions for complex problems in enterprise environments.
• Superb communication skills (written and verbal) with comfort and experience in presentation delivery and proven persuasion skills.
• The ability to appropriately communicate complex security risks to non-technical staff.
• Experience with ServiceNow, Confluence, or Jira preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; experience organizing and analyzing large datasets preferred.
• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or relevant GIAC Management Focus Area certifications preferred.
• Must be trustworthy in keeping sensitive data confidential.
• Demonstrated desire for continual learning and improvement.