Tech Compliance Leader – SOC 2 & ISO 27001 (Hybrid in Austin)

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous PTO

Employee ownership (MyShare)

Work with industry leaders

401K with match

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers in Austin, TX seeks a Technology Risk & Compliance Lead to design and oversee the company's risk and compliance program across IT, security, and governance. This role partners with IT, Legal, HR, and Finance to implement SOC 2, ISO 27001, and related frameworks while embedding strong controls into technology processes.

You will lead audits, manage vendor risk, and drive remediation efforts, reporting to senior leadership with clear metrics and executive updates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years technology compliance, risk management, GRC program management, or IT audit experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001, or other IT compliance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of technology governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management principles.
• Experience working cross-functionally with IT, Legal, HR, and business leadership.
• Experience supporting vendor risk management, third-party due diligence, or customer security questionnaires.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organization’s technology risk and compliance program across IT and security.
• Coordinate internal and vendor audits, gather evidence, and track remediation.
• Maintain control framework, policy inventory, and evidence repository; ensure audit readiness.
• Lead cross-functional projects; manage risks, timelines, and stakeholder updates.
• Support GRC, audit management, and vendor risk tools implementations and optimization.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Regulatory interpretation

Auditor management

Integrity and discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Certifications (CISA, CISM, CISSP, CCEP) desirable

PM certifications (CAPM, PMP, PMI-ACP) preferred

Job description

Electric Power Engineers in Austin, TX seeks a Technology Risk & Compliance Lead to design and oversee the company's risk and compliance program across IT, security, and governance. This role partners with IT, Legal, HR, and Finance to implement SOC 2, ISO 27001, and related frameworks while embedding strong controls into technology processes.

You will lead audits, manage vendor risk, and drive remediation efforts, reporting to senior leadership with clear metrics and executive updates.