Security Analyst, Governance Risk Compliance

DriveTime; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work From Home

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

DriveTime is seeking a seasoned Sr. GRC Analyst to join our team and drive governance, risk, and compliance initiatives across the organization. You will translate security findings into business risk, support audits, and lead policy governance and third‑party assessments.

You will mentor others, improve GRC processes, and collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, and Vendor Management to strengthen our security posture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Information Security GRC or related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, IT, Business, Risk Management, Audit, or related field.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, evaluating controls, documenting findings, and remediation recommendations.
• Experience supporting and improving GRC processes, methodologies, workflows, and enabling technologies.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF and information security risk concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead Information Security risk assessments and cyber risk management activities.
• Monitor compliance against policies, standards, frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead policy governance, audit support, third‑party security assessments, due diligence, and awareness programs.
• Provide risk guidance, reporting, and process improvement recommendations.
• Facilitate risk assessments and evaluate control effectiveness across tech and business environments.
• Develop clear risk statements and remediation recommendations for management.
• Support audits by coordinating evidence collection and remediation tracking.
• Conduct cybersecurity assessments of third‑party vendors and collaborate with partners.
• Coordinate responses to due diligence questionnaires and external assessments.
• Manage the information security policy lifecycle and approvals.

Skills

Cybersecurity risk management

Governance

Compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security / Cybersecurity / IT / Risk Management

Tools

NIST CSF

Audit support tools

Job description

What’s Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle.

That’s Nice, But What’s the Job?

In short, this role is for a seasoned cybersecurity professional who thrives at the intersection of governance, risk, compliance, and business partnership. As a Sr. GRC Analyst, you will play a key role in helping the organization identify, assess, manage, and communicate cybersecurity risk while supporting compliance obligations, audits, policy governance, third-party security reviews, and security awareness initiatives. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor across the business, translating technical security findings into meaningful business risk and driving practical solutions that strengthen the organization’s security posture.

In long, as the Sr. GRC Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Leading Information Security risk assessments and cyber risk management activities, including risk identification, analysis, scoring, treatment planning, documentation, tracking, and reporting.
• Performing Information Security compliance monitoring and control assessments against policies, standards, frameworks, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Leading assigned GRC services such as policy governance, audit support, third-party security assessments, due diligence activities, and security awareness programs.
• Providing subject matter expertise, risk guidance, reporting, process improvement recommendations, and mentorship within the GRC function.
• Independently facilitating risk assessments and evaluating control effectiveness across technology and business environments.
• Developing clear risk statements and practical risk treatment recommendations for management review and decision-making.
• Supporting internal and external audits by coordinating evidence collection, interpreting requests, and tracking remediation efforts.
• Conducting cybersecurity assessments of third-party vendors and collaborating with business partners to address identified risks.
• Coordinating responses to security due diligence questionnaires, insurance inquiries, and external security assessments.
• Managing the Information Security policy lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, updating, tracking approvals, and supporting periodic reviews.
• Supporting and enhancing security awareness and education initiatives through communications, campaigns, training content, and reporting.
• Maintaining GRC processes, procedures, methodologies, and performance metrics while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to less-experienced analysts and promoting consistent GRC practices across the organization.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking For?

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity risk management, governance principles, security controls, and compliance assessment methodologies.
• Ability to translate technical security findings into clear business risks and actionable recommendations.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to facilitate discussions and present complex information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build effective partnerships across Information Security, Technology, Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, Vendor Management, and business teams.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to take ownership of programs, services, and process improvements.
• Passion for mentoring and developing others while fostering high-quality and consistent work practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous learning in the cybersecurity and risk landscape.

The Specifics.

• 4+ years of experience in Information Security GRC, cybersecurity risk management, IT compliance, IT audit, security assurance, or a related discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business, Risk Management, Audit, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience independently conducting risk assessments, evaluating controls, documenting findings, and developing remediation or risk treatment recommendations.
• Experience supporting and improving GRC processes, methodologies, workflows, and enabling technologies.
• Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and Information Security risk and control concepts.

Nice To Haves.

• Experience working with frameworks and requirements such as NIST 800-53, PCI DSS, SOC reporting, GLBA/FTC Safeguards Rule, or state privacy and security regulations.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, Security+, or similar cybersecurity, risk, or audit-related credentials.
• Experience with third-party risk management, security awareness programs, privacy initiatives, technology audits, or related cybersecurity domains.
• Experience supporting audit and compliance programs in highly regulated environments.
• Exposure to security governance, policy management, and enterprise risk reporting.

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• Work From Home. Feel free to rock the casual wear while still being camera ready. You will be working from your home office (in an approved city & state) and make sure you have a conducive and quiet workspace with no distractions and reliable and secure internet.

• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.

• But Wait, There’s More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.

• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.

• Tuition Reimbursement. We’re as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we’ll put our money where our mouth is.

• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!

• Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, well… money matters!

• Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole’ fashioned YOU time! For our Part-timers, don’t fear you get some time too…vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!

Anything Else? Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we’ll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don’t forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we’ll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don’t just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!