Lead Governance, Risk, and Compliance Engineer - Remote

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Governance, Risk, and Compliance Engineer - REMOTE. In this role, you will have the opportunity to significantly influence compliance and security initiatives within a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for partnering with various functions to design and implement compliance programs that are critical to building trust among customers. Your expertise will not only enhance the compliance framework but will also support the company's mission in transforming data usage across industries. You will lead efforts that impact both technical and business decisions, ensuring that compliance is embedded into the company's operations.

Accountabilities

• Partner cross-functionally to design, implement, and maintain compliance programs, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and others.
• Collaborate with Engineering to review and validate compliance-related product and infrastructure changes.
• Execute ongoing compliance operations, including employee security onboarding, third-party risk assessments, and customer audits.
• Enhance access governance programs in partnership with Operations.
• Support privacy tooling and regulatory requirements alongside Marketing and Legal teams.
• Coordinate with the Security team to improve corporate security controls and processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of GRC processes and automation.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in IT Audit, Governance, Risk & Compliance, or Information Security.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, PCI-P, or CIPP are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of security and privacy frameworks, specifically in cloud environments.
• Experience with GRC and security tooling.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to collaborate across teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills balanced with business needs.
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• High level of ownership and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment with remote-friendly policies.
• Employer contributions towards healthcare.
• Equity in the company offered to new team members.
• Flexible time off policy.
• Home office setup reimbursement of $500 for remote employees.
• Opportunities for global gatherings and team engagement.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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