Platform Science

Governance, Risk, and Compliance Lead

San Diego, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Security, Cybersecurity, IoT, Transportation TechnologyIndustries

Job Description

Position Overview

Platform Science is seeking an experienced lead for its Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) efforts across its SaaS business. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert (SME) in SOC2 & ISO27001 Compliance, and privacy regulations. This role is crucial for maintaining the company's leadership in cybersecurity within the telematics industry and supporting newly acquired teams and technologies.

Who We Are

At Platform Science, we are building an open IoT platform that connects everything that moves. Founded in 2015, we partner with innovative fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers in the transportation industry to deliver revolutionary solutions to supply chain professionals globally.

Our team is an engaging, diverse group of people who believe in the power of great ideas. We foster a company culture that fuels growth through innovation by hiring individuals with varied experiences and perspectives. We value thoughtful actions and empathy, approaching challenges with resiliency and creativity, and encouraging transparency as one team.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Acquisition GRC Workstream:
    • Provide subject matter expertise in merging acquisition employees into our SOC2 and ISO27001 certifications.
  • SOC2 and ISO Compliance Management:
    • Oversee and manage SOC2 and ISO compliance processes throughout the year (weekly, monthly cadence).
    • Ensure continuous readiness and maintain certification status.
    • Participate in committees including, but not limited to:
      • 3rd Party Compliance Manager
      • Data Protection Committee lead
      • AI/ML Committee member
    • Audit Supervision
  • Policy Review and Updates:
    • Regularly review, update, and improve security and privacy policies to align with the latest industry standards and regulatory requirements, including GDPR and US privacy laws.
  • Evidence Collection Automation:
    • Act as the SME in automating and streamlining evidence collection for audits and compliance processes.
    • Familiarity with writing scripts in Python is required.
  • Acquisition Integration:
    • Lead the onboarding of newly acquired businesses into our SOC2 and ISO compliance framework, ensuring a smooth transition and full integration into existing processes.
  • GDPR and Privacy Compliance:
    • Ensure business compliance with evolving GDPR and US privacy regulations.
    • Advise internal stakeholders on necessary changes or improvements.
  • Continuous Improvement of Cybersecurity and Privacy Posture:
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improving cybersecurity posture, response, and compliance, including tooling, automation, workflows, and testing.

Education and Experience

  • Proven experience in mergers and acquisitions, specifically managing the first-year audit for SOC2 and ISO27001 post-acquisition.
  • Proven experience managing SOC2 and ISO 27001 compliance in a SaaS or technology company.
  • Strong knowledge of GDPR, US privacy laws, and evolving global privacy requirements.
  • Expertise in audit management, including serving as a primary point of contact for external auditors.
  • Experience with evidence collection automation and managing compliance cadence activities.
  • Ability to integrate newly acquired teams and systems into existing security and compliance processes.
  • Experience working with Windows environments and mobile device management for PCs.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work across departments and with external stakeholders.

Platform Science Benefits Highlights

Platform Science offers various benefits to regular, full-time employees, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurances
  • AD&D and life insurance
  • 401k plan
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Six weeks of paid parental leave

For more information, please refer to the Benefits Highlights brochure for regular, full-time employees.


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Skills

SOC2
ISO27001
Cybersecurity
Risk Management
Privacy Regulations
Policy Review
Audit Supervision
Third-Party Compliance
GDPR
Data Protection

Platform Science

Fleet management solutions for large operators

About Platform Science

Platform Science offers a configurable open platform for the transportation industry, focusing on telematics and fleet management solutions. Their products include a connected vehicle platform, mobile device management, and a fleet management portal, which help large fleet operators transition from outdated systems to more advanced technology. These tools enable fleet operators to manage mobile devices and applications, monitor operations, and ensure safety and maintenance through a single portal. Unlike competitors, Platform Science emphasizes ease of use and quick deployment, making it accessible for clients. The goal is to enhance efficiency, improve the driver experience, and provide future-proof solutions for fleet management.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$350.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave

Risks

Emerging IoT fleet management startups increase competition in the market.
Economic downturns may reduce investment in fleet management technologies.
Reliance on OEM partnerships poses risks if relationships are disrupted.

Differentiation

Platform Science offers a configurable open platform for modern telematics solutions.
The company provides enterprise-grade applications tailored for large fleet operators.
Platform Science's platform is easy to use and ready out of the box.

Upsides

Platform Science raised $125 million to accelerate innovation in transportation.
Partnerships with OEMs and companies like Averitt enhance their market position.
ISO 27001 certification boosts trust and compliance in fleet management.

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