Senior GRC Analyst

Qualys; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cybersecurity firm in Maharashtra is seeking a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Lead to enhance their compliance framework across technology and business operations. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience in GRC, strong technical and professional skills, and the ability to lead compliance initiatives and risk assessments. This full-time position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for a mix of in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or Law.
• 8–12+ years of experience in GRC, technology risk, or cybersecurity.
• Proven management experience in enterprise-scale GRC programs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and improve the GRC framework across technology and security.
• Lead risk assessments and track risk registers.
• Ensure compliance with laws and manage audits.

Skills

IT risk management

Cybersecurity risk

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field

Master’s degree

Tools

ServiceNow GRC

RSA Archer

MetricStream

OneTrust

Job description

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Job Description: GRC Lead

Role Title: Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Lead

Department: Security Operations - Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Reporting To: Manager – GRC

Location: Pune (Hybrid)

Experience: 8–10 years

Role Type: Full‑time

Role Overview

The GRC Lead is responsible for establishing, leading, and continuously improving the organization’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance framework across technology, information security, and business operations. This role ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational risk appetite while enabling business growth and resilience.

The GRC Lead partners closely with technology, security, legal, compliance, internal audit, procurement, and business stakeholders to proactively identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor risks, including third‑party, cyber, regulatory, and operational risks.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Policy Management

• Define and maintain enterprise‑level GRC frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures
• Establish governance structures for risk ownership, escalation, and decision‑making
• Ensure alignment between business objectives, risk appetite, and control frameworks
• Drive security and risk awareness across the organization

Risk Management

• Lead the enterprise and technology risk assessment lifecycle (identification, assessment, treatment, monitoring)
• Own risk registers and ensure risks are tracked, reviewed, and mitigated effectively
• Support risk quantification and scenario analysis where applicable
• Report risk posture to senior leadership and governance committees
• Integrate risk management into SDLC, cloud adoption, and digital initiatives

Compliance & Assurance

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards, such as:
  • ISO 27001 / ISO 27701
  • NIST CSF / NIST 800‑53
  • SOC 1 / SOC 2
  • GDPR, DPDP Act, HIPAA, PCI DSS (as applicable)
• Coordinate internal and external audits; manage audit responses and remediation
• Maintain compliance evidence and documentation
• Track regulatory changes and assess business impact

Third‑Party & Vendor Risk Management

• Design and operate the Third‑Party Risk Management (TPRM) program
• Conduct vendor risk assessments, including cybersecurity, operational, and data privacy risks
• Partner with procurement, legal, and business owners on onboarding and renewals
• Monitor critical vendors and ensure remediation of identified issues

Metrics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Define and track GRC KPIs and KRIs
• Develop dashboards and executive‑level risk reports
• Mature GRC processes through automation and GRC tooling
• Benchmark program maturity against industry best practices

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and business teams
• Lead and mentor GRC analysts and specialists (if applicable)
• Influence without authority across technical and non‑technical teams

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Law, or related field
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience

• 8–12+ years of experience in GRC, technology risk, cybersecurity, or compliance
• Proven experience leading or managing enterprise‑scale GRC programs
• Hands‑on experience with audits, risk assessments, and regulatory engagements
• Experience working with global or regulated environments preferred

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
  • IT risk, cybersecurity risk, and control frameworks
  • Regulatory compliance and audit practices
  • Third‑party risk management
• Experience with GRC tools (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, RSA Archer, MetricStream, OneTrust)
• Ability to translate technical risks into business impact
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Certifications (Preferred)

• CRISC, CISA, CISM
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor
• CISSP (desirable)
• FAIR or risk quantification certifications (optional but valued)