Requirements
- 5 to 7 years of professional experience in GRC, security compliance, risk management, or a comparable security-focused role
- Direct involvement in managing or supporting a SOC 2 Type II audit, including gathering evidence, aligning controls, and coordinating with auditors
- Working proficiency with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, including conducting gap analyses, mapping controls, and tracking remediation efforts
- Proven track record developing or structuring a comprehensive security policy library from the ground up, not merely revising existing materials
- Experience conducting third-party and vendor risk evaluations using a tiered risk classification approach
- Background in completing client security assessments using standard formats such as SIG, CAIQ, or comparable questionnaires
- Clear grasp of how GRC responsibilities differ from and intersect with legal and privacy functions
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with legal teams while maintaining distinct functional boundaries
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical security controls for clients, auditors, and leadership
- Strong project management discipline, including owning deadlines, initiating follow-ups independently, and ensuring tasks are completed reliably
Nice to Have
- Experience with GRC tools such as OneTrust, Drata, Vanta, Whistic, or similar platforms
- Familiarity with security awareness training systems like KnowBe4 or equivalent
- Working knowledge of IT general controls across identity providers (e.g., Okta), SaaS applications (e.g., Google Workspace), cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure), and endpoint protection (e.g., CrowdStrike)
- Understanding of business continuity and disaster recovery frameworks, including business impact analysis, defining recovery time and point objectives, and leading tabletop exercises
- Exposure to artificial intelligence governance standards such as the NIST AI Risk Management Framework or the EU AI Act
- Knowledge of compliance-related use of cloud access security brokers, data loss prevention tools, and cloud security posture management solutions
- Experience operating in private equity, holding company, or multi-entity compliance settings is highly desirable