Jeremy Watson
Summary
Dynamic Cybersecurity Analyst with extensive experience leading third-party risk management initiatives and enhancing vendor risk strategies. Proven track record in executive reporting and team mentorship, driving compliance with regulatory standards. Expertise in continuous monitoring and risk analysis, ensuring robust security postures across financial and healthcare sectors.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Analyst III
First Citizens Bank
03.2023 - Current
- Directed enterprise TPRM program maturity for a major regulated financial institution, overseeing assessments for 200+ vendors using SIG/SIG Lite, SOC 2 Type II, and NIST standards.
- Served as Tier-2 escalation expert and mentor for junior analysts, resolving complex risk issues and optimizing remediation strategies.
- Designed and implemented continuous monitoring framework with BitSight, detecting breaches, threats, and posture shifts to proactively mitigate risks.
- Collaborated with Legal and Procurement to negotiate and redline security terms in MSAs and contracts, ensuring enforceable, risk-aligned provisions.
- Facilitated cross-functional risk decisions across Technology, Business, Compliance, and Legal teams, balancing security with business priorities.
- Enforced compliance with GLBA, SOX, GDPR, CCPA, and internal policies via robust controls and remediation tracking.
- Produced executive reports on vendor risk posture, remediation progress, and program metrics for leadership and regulators.
- Spearheaded process enhancements that boosted assessment efficiency, consistency, and overall risk visibility enterprise-wide.
Senior Cybersecurity TPRM Analyst
Silicon Valley Bank
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Executed third-party risk assessments and compliance reviews in a dynamic financial services landscape, supporting data privacy and security controls for informed business decisions.
Healthcare Compliance Consultant (HIPAA & HITRUST)
Sword & Shield Enterprise Security, Inc.
01.2017 - 10.2022
- Led security and privacy consultations for executive clients, delivering HIPAA/HITRUST audits, risk assessments, gap analyses, and remediation plans.
- Conducted vendor risk evaluations and Business Associate audits for healthcare entities.
- Developed and governed security policies, procedures, and staff training programs.
- Provided expert breach response consulting and regulatory advisory services.
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Consultant
Avertium
01.2017 - 10.2022
- Offered strategic GRC advisory to mid-to-large enterprises in regulated sectors, designing scalable security programs aligned with business goals.
Program Director
Education Corporation of America
02.2012 - 01.2017
- Oversaw pharmacy technician program operations, including faculty management, budgeting, curriculum development, and regulatory compliance.
Education
B.S. - Health Science
South College
A.S. - Natural Science
Roane State Community College
Skills
- Third-Party Risk Management Program Leadership
- Vendor Risk Strategy & Governance
- Continuous Monitoring Development
- Team Mentorship & Escalation Support
- Executive Reporting & Board Presentations
- Regulatory Compliance & Audit Readiness
- Data governance
- Risk analysis
- GRC Platforms
- Vendor risk assessments
- Financial & Healthcare Security Expertise
Websites
Certification
• Certified HITRUST Practitioner (CHP)
• HealthCare Information Security & Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP)
• ISC² Healthcare Certificate Program
• HealthCare Information Security & Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP)
• ISC² Healthcare Certificate Program
Publications
- Reviewer, Dosage Calculations Textbook – McGraw-Hill
- "Complying with HIPAA Encryption Standards: What You Need to Know"
Timeline
Cybersecurity Analyst III
First Citizens Bank
03.2023 - Current
Senior Cybersecurity TPRM Analyst
Silicon Valley Bank
10.2022 - 03.2023
Healthcare Compliance Consultant (HIPAA & HITRUST)
Sword & Shield Enterprise Security, Inc.
01.2017 - 10.2022
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Consultant
Avertium
01.2017 - 10.2022
Program Director
Education Corporation of America
02.2012 - 01.2017
B.S. - Health Science
South College
A.S. - Natural Science
Roane State Community College