Sr. Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialist

Hitachi Systems Security Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements and remote 

Certifications and mentorship

Collaborative, growth-oriented culture

Job summary

Hitachi Systems Security Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) to join our Professional Services team. You’ll guide clients and internal teams on risk management, regulatory compliance, and security frameworks to build resilient cybersecurity programs.

You will lead engagements, perform posture assessments, design policies, and mentor clients across industries while working in a flexible, collaborative environment with remote options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cybersecurity, GRC, and risk consulting.
• Strong technical background and leadership in complex initiatives.
• Fluent in English and French, with cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security policies, ISMS, and risk frameworks.
• Conduct posture assessments and threat analyses.
• Act as a Virtual CISO and strategic advisor.
• Deliver workshops, training, and awareness programs.
• Support pre-sales, proposal reviews, and service development.
• Apply standards like ISO 27000, NIST, PCI DSS, COBIT, GDPR.

Skills

Cybersecurity & GRC experience

Leadership in complex initiatives

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Specialist in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) to join our Professional Services team. You’ll work with leading technologies, collaborate with experts, and support clients across industries in building resilient cybersecurity strategies.

Your mission: Reporting to the GRC Team Lead, you’ll guide clients and internal teams on risk management, regulatory compliance, and security frameworks. You’ll assess security postures, deliver tailored consulting, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement security policies, ISMS, and risk frameworks.
• Conduct posture assessments and threat analyses.
• Act as a Virtual CISO and strategic advisor.
• Deliver workshops, training, and awareness programs.
• Support pre-sales, proposal reviews, and service development.
• Apply standards like ISO 27000, NIST, PCI DSS, COBIT, GDPR.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements and remote options.
• Access to certifications (CISSP, CEH, PCI QSA) and mentorship.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture.

Your profile

• Proven experience in cybersecurity, GRC, and risk consulting.
• Strong technical background and leadership in complex initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Bilingual (English/French).

Join us and help secure the digital future.