GRC Director: SOX, SOC 2 & Enterprise Risk Leader

INSPYR Solutions; Addison (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions seeks an experienced Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) to lead enterprise governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives. This strategic role partners with executive leadership to communicate risk, control objectives, and compliance status across IT, security, legal, and business units.

The ideal candidate will own the SOX and SOC 2 Type II programs, build scalable governance processes, mentor a talented GRC team, and drive continuous improvement while

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance, Information Security, IT Audit, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing GRC or Information Security teams.
• Demonstrated experience owning and leading enterprise SOX compliance programs.
• Experience leading SOC 2 Type II audits from planning through successful completion.
• Strong knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs), internal controls, risk management, and compliance methodologies.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise governance programs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage executive leadership and translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) program and drive continuous program maturity.
• Own and manage the enterprise SOX compliance program, including planning, execution, remediation, and audit coordination.
• Lead SOC 2 Type II compliance efforts and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance IT control frameworks and governance processes.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate enterprise risk.
• Provide executive-level reporting on compliance initiatives, audit readiness, and organizational risk posture.
• Oversee Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), including vendor risk assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Support governance activities related to security questionnaires, customer due diligence requests, and regulatory inquiries.
• Develop policies, standards, and procedures that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing GRC team while fostering collaboration across Information Security, IT, Internal Audit, Legal, Privacy, and business units.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and compliance effectiveness.

Skills

GRC leadership

Executive communication

Risk management

SOX compliance

SOC 2 Type II audits

IT General Controls

Regulatory compliance

Vendor risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GRC platforms

Job description

INSPYR Solutions seeks an experienced Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) to lead enterprise governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives. This strategic role partners with executive leadership to communicate risk, control objectives, and compliance status across IT, security, legal, and business units.

The ideal candidate will own the SOX and SOC 2 Type II programs, build scalable governance processes, mentor a talented GRC team, and drive continuous improvement while