Privacy Risk Assessor - USDS

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.

The Privacy Risk Assessor role will contribute to key operational functions ensuring the privacy of US user data on the TikTok platform. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled and motivated individual who possesses a deep understanding of security and privacy risk concepts, experience deploying and maintaining risk management frameworks, and performing privacy risk assessments, control alignments, and continuous monitoring.

As a direct report to the Privacy Risk Management Lead, you will be responsible for performing privacy reviews and assessments, supporting data governance initiatives, prioritizing high impact privacy engagements, and partnering with cross-functional teams across USDS and the wider global organization to facilitate privacy program objectives and communicate the value of privacy risk reduction efforts. This position requires a candidate who can take the initiative to champion meaningful process improvements, perform detailed analysis of technical and operational risks, and effectively communicate mitigation strategies to a diverse array of partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
- Perform privacy threshold analyses and impact assessments to drive risk identification and reduction associated with product and feature launches and third party engagements
- Support the development, implementation, and documentation of the privacy impact assessment program and corresponding processes in adherence with security principles and industry frameworks. Draft operating procedures and document the engagement model with internal partners to drive effective collaboration
- Support the management and communication of privacy risk findings and mitigation strategies with partner teams and leadership and align with security risk findings and analysis
- Perform risk monitoring, managing the risk remediation process, ensuring risk treatment plans are executed effectively. Support risk reporting and socialization to inform stakeholders and risk owners
- Drive automation and efficiency initiatives to facilitate integration with other internal risk assessment programs and support timely due diligence for business partners
- Engage in special projects and additional responsibilities may be needed as the team expands and capabilities are enhanced

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, IT Management, Accounting, or a related field. Candidates with significant relevant experience in security, privacy and data protection fields will also be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
- Hands-on experience conducting control validation, risk assessments and tracking remediation plans. 5+ years relevant technical experience, such as in risk management, product compliance management, privacy compliance.
- Knowledge of global and US privacy regulations, GDPR, COPPA, CCPA, etc.
- Excellent fundamental knowledge of industry standards frameworks (NIST Privacy Framework, ISO/IEC 27701, NIST RMF, ISO 31000, COBIT, IAPP guidelines, etc.)
- Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, teamwork and collaboration skills in leading or contributing to multi-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:
- CISSP, CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, CISA, or CRISC is a plus.
- Cyber security, information security, or privacy engineering experience in R&D setting.
- If you do not have privacy risk management experience but have strong cyber security and risk management experience, we encourage you to apply.
- Security or privacy engineering experience is highly desired. Take your technical knowledge to the enterprise level and have a bigger impact.