Senior IT GRC & Security Advisor

OC2 Occidental Chemical Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OxyChem in the United States is seeking an IT Audit & Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Senior Analyst to strengthen cybersecurity posture across the enterprise. You will partner with IT, Internal Audit, Legal, Compliance, HR, and business teams to identify, assess, and communicate governance, risk, and compliance activities.

This role leads audits, risk assessments, policy development, and awareness programs, including third‑party risk, KPI reporting, and remediation oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or related field.
• CRISC, CISM, CISA, CGRC, or other governance, risk, and compliance certifications.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, governance, risk, compliance, information security, audit, privacy, or third-party risk management.
• Experience leading compliance programs, audits, risk assessments, or control implementation efforts.
• Experience using and supporting GRC, audit-management, vendor-risk-management, and workflow tools.
• Experience managing policies, control documentation, audit evidence, and remediation activities.
• Strong project-management skills and ability to drive cross-functional accountability.

Responsibilities

• Governance, risk, and compliance programs aligned with objectives and standards.
• Conduct IT and business risk assessments and maintain risk registers.
• Track, manage, and report remediation activities with closure.
• Support internal and external cybersecurity audits, assessments, and reviews.
• Develop executive reporting on compliance status and risk exposure.
• Ensure audit readiness through documentation and governance practices.
• Design and deliver cybersecurity awareness initiatives and training.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Governance

Risk assessment

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security or related field

Tools

GRC tools

Audit-management software

Vendor risk management

Job description

OxyChem in the United States is seeking an IT Audit & Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Senior Analyst to strengthen cybersecurity posture across the enterprise. You will partner with IT, Internal Audit, Legal, Compliance, HR, and business teams to identify, assess, and communicate governance, risk, and compliance activities.

This role leads audits, risk assessments, policy development, and awareness programs, including third‑party risk, KPI reporting, and remediation oversight.