Hybrid GRC Engineer

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About the role

  • GRC Engineer at security team to strengthen governance, risk, and compliance programs. Collaborating with technical security engineers to protect customer data.

Responsibilities

  • Own compliance programs including ISO 27001 and SOC 2, coordinating audits, managing evidence collection, and maintaining certifications
  • Implement and manage a GRC automation platform (Drata, Vanta, or similar) to streamline compliance workflows and continuous monitoring
  • Develop and refine security policies and procedures that meet regulatory requirements while remaining practical for engineering teams
  • Assess risks across production, non-production, and QA environments, prioritizing security initiatives based on business impact and compliance obligations
  • Bridge technical and business stakeholders by translating security requirements into language appropriate for different audiences
  • Manage vendor security assessments and third-party risk reviews in partnership with procurement and legal teams
  • Develop metrics and reporting that give leadership visibility into compliance status and risk landscape

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS environments and cloud security controls (EC2, IAM, CloudTrail, Config, Security Hub, etc.)
  • Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages to automate compliance tasks and evidence collection
  • Proven experience implementing and managing GRC automation tools such as Drata, Vanta, or similar platforms
  • Understanding of compliance frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and CCPA (formal audit experience not required)
  • Comfort reading technical documentation and collaborating with engineering teams
  • Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple compliance initiatives simultaneously
  • Clear communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Technical background preferred over traditional audit experience
  • Certifications like AWS Security Specialty, CRISC, CISA, or CISSP a plus

Job title

GRC Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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