Security Risk Specialist

Job Description

What You'll Do Avalara is looking for a security risk specialist to join our team reporting to the Senior Manager, Governance Risk & Compliance. We are looking for the ability to conduct risk analysis at a systemic level, working with engineers and architects as they develop Avalaras next-generation services. You understand technical controls and be able to analyze application product security within Avalara, including internal processes and reporting, and risks identified through code and design reviews of both internal and customer-facing software products and solutions. You will report to Senior Manager. What Your Responsibilities Will Be You will perform comprehensive risk assessments aligned with Avalaras risk management framework and develop applicable remediation plans. You will analyze and identify risks across technical environments, with a focus on application design, software architecture, and security tooling configurations. Guide the identification, management, and mitigation of risks within security infrastructure and technical control implementations. Collaborate with teams, including system owners, developers, and architects, to integrate risk management practices into the development lifecycle. Ensure risk and compliance controls are accomplished across teams and within defined Service level agreements. Coordinate the documentation and migration of control information into Avalaras GRC platform. What You'll Need to be Successful Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience in IT Audit, IT Security, or IT Risk Management. Experience conducting systemic risk analysis in, including reviewing application design and architecture. Familiarity with standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2, SOX, NIST. Experience with application security principles, including the ability to assess risk through code and design review processes.