Lead Governance, Risk, and Compliance Engineer - Remote

Jobgether; Illinois; Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Employer contributions towards healthcare

Equity in the company

Flexible time off policy

Home office setup reimbursement of $500

Opportunities for global gatherings

Job summary

A recruitment partner is seeking a Governance, Risk, and Compliance Engineer for a remote position. The candidate will influence compliance and security initiatives while collaborating with various functions to implement critical compliance programs. Responsibilities include designing and maintaining programs like SOC 2 and ISO 27001, supporting privacy requirements, and enhancing security controls. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and strong knowledge of frameworks related to cloud environments. Competitive benefits and remote work policies are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in IT Audit or Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of security and privacy frameworks in cloud environments.
• Relevant certifications such as CISA or PCI-P are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement compliance programs including SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
• Collaborate with Engineering on compliance-related changes.
• Execute compliance operations including third-party risk assessments.

Skills

IT Audit

Governance

Risk Management

Information Security

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

GRC and security tooling

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Governance, Risk, and Compliance Engineer - REMOTE. In this role, you will have the opportunity to significantly influence compliance and security initiatives within a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for partnering with various functions to design and implement compliance programs that are critical to building trust among customers. Your expertise will not only enhance the compliance framework but will also support the company's mission in transforming data usage across industries. You will lead efforts that impact both technical and business decisions, ensuring that compliance is embedded into the company's operations.

Accountabilities

• Partner cross-functionally to design, implement, and maintain compliance programs, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and others.
• Collaborate with Engineering to review and validate compliance-related product and infrastructure changes.
• Execute ongoing compliance operations, including employee security onboarding, third-party risk assessments, and customer audits.
• Enhance access governance programs in partnership with Operations.
• Support privacy tooling and regulatory requirements alongside Marketing and Legal teams.
• Coordinate with the Security team to improve corporate security controls and processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of GRC processes and automation.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in IT Audit, Governance, Risk & Compliance, or Information Security.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, PCI-P, or CIPP are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of security and privacy frameworks, specifically in cloud environments.
• Experience with GRC and security tooling.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to collaborate across teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills balanced with business needs.
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• High level of ownership and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment with remote-friendly policies.
• Employer contributions towards healthcare.
• Equity in the company offered to new team members.
• Flexible time off policy.
• Home office setup reimbursement of $500 for remote employees.
• Opportunities for global gatherings and team engagement.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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