Manager, Information Security & GRC at Visier Solutions

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Cloud Security Expertise: Deep knowledge of securing cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Regulatory and Compliance Acumen: In-depth understanding of the laws, regulations, and standards relevant to the organization's industry and geographic locations
  • Network Security: A strong understanding of firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure network architecture
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM): Proficiency with Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Endpoint Security: Experience protecting employee devices and servers from threats
  • Audit Management: Proficiency in managing both internal and external audits, from planning and evidence gathering to responding to findings and tracking remediation
  • Vulnerability Management: The ability to identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities in corporate systems
  • Leadership and Communication: Ability to clearly articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, influencing stakeholders across the organization
  • Strategic Thinking: The ability to align security initiatives with broader business objectives
  • Problem-Solving: The capacity to remain calm under pressure and make critical decisions during a security incident
  • Nice-to-have: Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enforce security policies and procedures, establishing clear guidelines for everything from data handling to acceptable technology use
  • Implement and manage data protection and privacy measures to ensure compliance with relevant regulations
  • Align the security program with the overall GRC strategy, ensuring a unified controls framework that efficiently meets multiple compliance and governance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR)
  • Lead the incident response process, from initial detection and containment to eradication and recovery
  • Establish and manage the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, including defining the corporate risk appetite, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining a central risk register
  • Educate employees on current threats and best practices to foster a company-wide security-conscious culture
  • Manage vendor and third-party risk, ensuring all external partners meet security standards
  • Collaborate closely with IT and other departments to ensure security is seamlessly integrated into all corporate systems and processes

Skills

GRC
ISO 27001
SOC 2
GDPR
Incident Response
Enterprise Risk Management
Security Policies
Data Protection
Privacy Compliance

Visier Solutions

People analytics and workforce planning solutions

About Visier Solutions

Visier provides people analytics and workforce planning solutions to help businesses analyze and optimize their workforce data. Its main product, Visier People, is a user-friendly platform that allows HR professionals and business leaders to extract insights from workforce data without needing advanced technical skills. Clients, including large enterprises and mid-sized businesses, use Visier's tools to tackle HR challenges like employee burnout, hiring efficiency, and gender pay equity by visualizing data and gaining actionable insights. Unlike many competitors, Visier operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, where clients subscribe for access to the platform and its updates. The recent acquisition of Yva.ai enhances Visier's capabilities by providing deeper insights into work and team dynamics. The goal of Visier is to empower organizations to make informed decisions that lead to improved business outcomes.

Vancouver, CanadaHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$254.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus

Risks

Emerging competition from Paychex challenges Visier's market position.
Demand for high-quality data in Singapore highlights potential gaps in Visier's offerings.
Visier's success is tied to SmartRecruiters' market performance, posing potential risks.

Differentiation

Visier offers unmatched people analytics and workforce planning solutions for HR challenges.
The acquisition of Yva.ai enhances Visier's insights into team dynamics.
Visier's SaaS model provides continuous updates and customer support for growing business value.

Upsides

Visier's strategic partnerships expand its reach to over 4000 customers worldwide.
Recognition as a leader in HR analytics boosts Visier's market credibility.
The integration of generative AI with Paychex attracts small and medium-sized businesses.

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