Sr. Manager, GRC Engineering

About Workstreet

At Workstreet, we’re on an exciting journey to help businesses scale securely by building and implementing cutting-edge security and compliance programs. As a fast-growing startup, we specialize in compliance frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR, empowering companies to meet regulatory standards and strengthen their cybersecurity posture from day one. We’ve partnered with Vanta, which has significantly driven our business and contributed to our growth!

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sr. Manager, GRC Engineering to join our fast-growing team. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years working with cybersecurity compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF. Candidates should have several years of leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple cybersecurity compliance projects at once.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate multiple cybersecurity compliance projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to cybersecurity standards.
• Lead and develop a team of managers and analysts across multiple accounts, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Guide staffing, hiring, and department resource strategy.
• Manage executive-level client concerns and address escalations with professionalism and tact.
• Conduct regular reviews of client communications and quality metrics to ensure high standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity-focused compliance policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with external teams to identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
• Communicate directly with clients in the US to address cybersecurity compliance concerns and provide support.
• Analyze and interpret cybersecurity regulatory requirements to ensure company compliance with SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, HiTRUST, NIST 800-171/CMMC.

Must-have Qualifications:

• 8+ years working in cybersecurity compliance, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, HiTRUST, NIST 800-171/CMMC frameworks.
• 8+ years creating and enforcing cybersecurity policies.
• 5+ years proven experience leading and developing mid-sized teams in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with experience driving cross-functional collaboration and aligning team goals with business objectives.
• Proven ability to work directly with clients in the US.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cybersecurity compliance projects concurrently.
• Experience working in a tech company with a focus on cybersecurity.
• Experience thriving in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.

Requirements:

• Must be amenable to work US Eastern Time zone hours.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

As an equal opportunity employer, Workstreet is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Workstreet will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.