Security Analyst at Vanta
At Vanta, we're on a mission to help businesses earn and prove trust. We believe security should be continuously monitored and verified, and we empower companies to build better security practices and demonstrate them with ease. Join our talented team and help us revolutionize trust in the digital age.
As a Security Analyst at Vanta, you'll play a critical role in demonstrating how we protect customer data and Vanta itself, ensuring we continue to earn the trust of our customers. This is your chance to dive deep into security, GRC, and privacy domains, contributing to the improvement of existing processes and the launch of new security and compliance initiatives.
You'll join Vanta's Security and Privacy organization, a team that provides essential security operational services, actively participates in the software development lifecycle, establishes enterprise-wide security policies and standards, and offers advisory services to enable our business to thrive while effectively managing risk.
If you're a highly motivated individual with a passion for problem-solving and a desire to make a significant impact in a high-growth company, we encourage you to apply!
What You'll Do:
Coordinate responses to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other privacy-related inquiries.
Respond to vendor security questionnaires and empower other Vanta team members to answer customer security questions.
Assist in the assessment of vendor security risk, including requesting and reviewing relevant artifacts and documentation.
Review and respond to security escalations from various security tools and platforms.
Collaborate to improve existing security and compliance processes, programs, and policies, and launch new ones as needed.
Partner with internal teams to address security-related questions and requests from Vanta employees.
Support audit readiness activities and initiatives.
Support continuous monitoring of security configurations, security processes, and control effectiveness.
Create and maintain security documents, reports, policies, standards, and procedures.
Manage and update the Vanta platform, including configurations, documents, evidence, and other relevant information.
Proactively engage with Vanta employees to ensure completion of assigned security tasks.
Provide security and/or privacy expertise to support various teams across the organization.
Support any function, team, or initiative that requires security expertise.
Partner cross-functionally to support and scale Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) initiatives.
What You'll Bring:
1-3 years of experience in an information security role.
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Proven ability to take initiative and solve problems, especially in a fast-paced environment.
Adaptability and a willingness to embrace change.
A strong desire to learn and grow in the cybersecurity field.
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
A helpful and resourceful attitude, with a desire to support the success of various teams.
Interest or prior experience in compliance or data privacy (preferred, but not required).
Security certifications and/or formal education (preferred, but not required).
What Vanta Offers:
Industry-Competitive Salary and Equity
100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with Dependents Coverage
16 Weeks Fully Paid Parental Leave for All New Parents (Moms, Dads, Adoptive, Foster)
Health & Wellness Stipend
Remote Workspace Stipend
401(k) Matching Plan
Flexible Work Hours and Location
Open & Encouraged PTO Policy
9 Company Paid Holidays
Free Memberships to Online Wellness Platforms (One Medical, Headspace, and more!)
Virtual Team Building Activities, Lunch and Learns, and other Company-Wide Events
Offices in SF and NYC with Hubs of Vantans forming across the US, including but not limited to, Seattle, Austin, Indianapolis, LA, Boston, and more!
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors and may vary based on candidate location, skills, depth of work experience, and relevant licenses/credentials.
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At Vanta, we are committed to hiring diverse talent of different backgrounds and as such, it is important to us to provide an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply.
About Vanta
We started in 2018, in the wake of several high-profile data breaches. Online security was only becoming more important, but we knew firsthand how hard it could be for fast-growing companies to invest the time and manpower it takes to build a solid security foundation. Vanta was inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security. From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA and ISO 27001 to creating the world's leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged.
Now more than ever, making security continuous—not just a point-in-time check— is essential. Thousands of companies rely on Vanta to build, maintain and demonstrate their trust— all in a way that's real-time and transparent.