CFIUS Vendor Compliance Technical Expert

Join Vonage and help us innovate cloud communications for businesses worldwide!

Vonage is a global cloud communications leader that helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation through our fully programmable Unified Communications, Contact Center Applications, and Communications APIs.

Why this role matters:

Vonage has created the Business Critical Transformation (BCT) Office to be responsible for driving and monitoring compliance against Vonage’s CFIUS (Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States) requirements following the acquisition of Vonage by Ericsson. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious CFIUS Vendor Compliance Technical Expert to join this growing team.

The CFIUS Vendor Compliance Technical Expert reviews the third party engagement submissions for products, services, and maintenance contracts from a technological perspective. As part of this role, you will support the CFIUS Vendor Compliance Director to identify gaps on PO's that are missing the required CFIUS-related values. You will also support the CFIUS Vendor Compliance Director by tracking and monitoring status on the third party engagement submissions. The ideal candidate will be high-performing and ambitious, with strong leadership and communication skills, and is looking for career growth in a dynamic, technology environment.

Your key responsibilities:

• Assists in gathering information for the CFIUS required submissions for the third party engagements while consulting with the internal and external Legal team.
• Review vendor products and services to determine access to Vonage’s systems and/or data
• Tracks and monitors the third party engagements throughout each process and submission.
• Evaluates the PO and determines the appropriate CFIUS-related values assigned to the PO.
• Supports lifecycle management of third party relationships by identifying discrepancies and providing corrections where necessary.
• Assists in identifying improvement in the third party engagement process.

What you’ll bring:

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in IT compliance, IT audit, or information security roles
• Hands-on experience working with enterprise IT systems, networks, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and databases
• 5+ years experience in supporting, managing, or assessing compliance against an enterprise-wide vendor management program or procurement sourcing, with specific knowledge of vendor risk management requirements
• Proficient with the use of data analytic tools such as Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, etc.
• Familiarity with following systems Jira, Oracle, OneTrust, Salesforce
• Perform OSINT research using tools such as Dow Jones, Dun & Bradstreet, etc. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs

What we consider a plus:

• Knowledge or experience with CFIUS is a plus
• Knowledge of Network APIs, CPaaS, SDKs, and other online communication technologies
• Ability to think strategically and objectively to effectively translate data into actionable insights, strategies and financial plans
• Strong ability to build relationships cross-functionally and partner with leaders to deliver solutions that meet the business needs
• Possess strong data analytic skills to collect, analyze, and interpret data from various sources (e.g., database, logfiles, data exports from cloud platforms, etc.) 
• Certifications: CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, or AWS/Azure Security Certification

How you’ll benefit:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Income Protection
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• 401(k) Contributions: Pre-Tax, Roth, or After-Tax Roth Options
• Unlimited Discretionary Time Off
• Three Paid Volunteer Days a Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Optum Employee Assistance Program
• Discount on Auto, Home & Pet Insurance

Where you will work:

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement based out of our New Jersey office, with the flexibility to work remotely. We are also open to considering fully remote candidates located within the Eastern time zones of the USA.

Sponsorship is not available. Legal authorization to work in the USA is required. We are unable to sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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There’s no perfect candidate. You don't need all the preferred qualifications to make a valuable impact on our team. Our employees and customers come from diverse backgrounds, so if you're passionate about what you could achieve at Vonage, we'd love to hear from you.

Who we are:

At Vonage, our mission is to accelerate the way the world connects. As an emerging leader in the $10B+ cloud communications platform (CPaaS) market, we empower businesses to connect better with their customers, employees, and partners through transformative communications experiences. Our innovative solutions span messaging, voice, video, and data technologies, providing seamless and engaging interactions for customers like Airbnb, Viber, WhatsApp, and Snapchat.

Join us to be part of a dynamic team committed to shaping the future of connectivity!

Note: The purpose of this profile is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. Assignments may differ for individuals within the same role based on business conditions, departmental need or geographic location.