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Senior Security Risk Specialist, Global Benefits Risk & Compliance

Seattle, Washington, United StatesFull-time$119k–$209k2026-05-08 → 2026-11-11

Core

Senior subject matter expert leading third-party risk assessments, compliance strategies, and scalable risk management solutions for US employee health and financial benefit programs.

Role type

Senior IC security risk specialist (benefits compliance)

Builds

Third-party risk review programs, vendor security control designs, compliance frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies for benefits vendors.

Domain

US Employee Benefits, Information Security, Regulatory Compliance

Required skills

Third-party risk assessment, regulatory compliance analysis (HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA), vendor security strategy, risk quantification, stakeholder influence, process design, audit leadership, data analysis, remediation planning

Preferred skills

CISSP/CISA/CISM certification, advanced degree (MSHR/MBA/JD), deep knowledge of federal/state benefits regulations, proficiency in security frameworks (SOC, PCI, NIST, ISO), vendor contract negotiation

Technologies

HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, SOC, PCI, NIST, ISO

Responsibilities

Lead complex third-party vendor risk assessments across benefits programs; define and iterate risk assessment methodologies and frameworks; drive benefits compliance management for third-party service delivery; own third-party risk review programs for vendor onboarding and transitions; develop mechanisms to inspect and monitor third-party risk delivery; advise managers and directors on third-party risk matters; mentor junior team members in risk assessment and compliance frameworks.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence