[Remote] Senior Director, GRC Engineering at Vanta

United States

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$303,000 – $356,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Security, Technology, ComplianceIndustries

Requirements

10+ years of experience working in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance industry
Strong leadership experience and an ability to lead a team from a foundation of transparency and trust
Experience working with security and privacy frameworks, including SOC II, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and FedRAMP
Demonstrable expertise in SOC II, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53 at minimum
Experience managing a large team of people (10+)
Experience working and interfacing with C-level customer contacts
Technical expertise to understand and explain security and GRC concepts
Familiarity with Cloud Infrastructure, Risk Management, Policy Management, Security Training and Awareness, Vendor Risk Management, Vulnerabilities Management, and their related security processes
Experience in building productive relationships and driving collaboration with both technical and non-technical teams
Knowledge of the audit process and experience owning SOC2, ISO, and FedRAMP audits
Security compliance management experience within a SaaS environment (preferred, but not required)
Professional customer facing experience (preferred, but not required)

Responsibilities

Oversee the work of our governance, risk, and compliance functions that include Vendor Risk Management, Risk Management, Policy Management, Training and Awareness, and Customer Trust
Ensure ongoing compliance to our SOC II and ISO certifications
Drive the next evolution of our program to meet FedRAMP Authorization (Moderate 20x and Moderate Rev 5)
Lead and grow a team of the best security professionals in the world, with a view of security that is forward thinking, human-centric, and trust-based
Drive concepts of GRC Engineering throughout your organization and lean into automated compliance strategies to show ongoing commitment to security
Shape the next evolution of internal GRC strategy internally and be an active voice externally
Provide, both individually and through your teams, expert feedback to Vanta’s Engineering, Product and Design teams on our product offerings and serve as a strong customer voice in product development
Represent Vanta’s products, vision, and voice as a trusted security thought leader in public security forums
Participate within the CISO leadership team and collaborate extensively with other leaders within the Security Engineering and Operations teams
Track the team’s performance and report goals and objectives to leaders outside of the security team
Partner with Vanta's Sales and Customer Success teams to represent Vanta’s Trust Management Platform to prospects and customers
Become an expert on the security features available for customers to deploy within Vanta, including best practices for implementation
Serve as Vanta customer zero by testing and implementing all Vanta capabilities within our own GRC program
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to provide customers with meaningful updates on features and programs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GRCGovernanceRisk ManagementComplianceVendor Risk ManagementPolicy ManagementTraining and AwarenessSOC 2ISOFedRAMPAutomated Compliance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Senior Director, GRC Engineering role?

The salary range is $303K - $356K.

Is this position remote?

Yes, the position is remote.

What experience is required for this role?

Candidates need 10+ years of experience working in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance industry along with strong leadership skills.

What is the company culture like at Vanta?

Vanta has a kind and talented team that is innovative, forward-thinking, human-centric, and trust-based, with a focus on continuous security monitoring and verification.

What makes a candidate successful for this Senior Director role?

Success requires 10+ years in GRC, strong leadership to oversee functions like Vendor Risk Management and compliance certifications, and the ability to drive forward-thinking strategies while leading a high-performing team.

Vanta

Automates SOC 2 compliance for businesses

About Vanta

Vanta simplifies the process of obtaining and maintaining SOC 2 certification, which is essential for organizations that manage sensitive customer data. The company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that automates numerous checks to ensure that security controls are effective and compliant with industry standards. This automation helps small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and tech companies monitor risks and vulnerabilities continuously, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with achieving SOC 2 compliance. Vanta's subscription-based model provides clients with a more efficient and cost-effective way to maintain compliance compared to traditional methods. The goal of Vanta is to transform the compliance process, allowing organizations to focus on their core operations while enhancing their security posture.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$343.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

100% Benefits Coverage

Flexible & Remote Work

Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited PTO

Health & Wellness

401(k)

Risks

Emerging competitors like ComplyCube could challenge Vanta's market position.

Healthcare data breaches may increase demand for more robust security measures.

Reliance on partnerships like HITRUST poses risks if standards evolve significantly.

Differentiation

Vanta automates up to 90% of audit preparation, reducing compliance costs significantly.

The platform offers real-time insights, enhancing trust and streamlining security reviews.

Vanta's HITRUST e1 solution automates 80% of requirements, ensuring continuous compliance.

Upsides

Vanta secured $150M in Series C funding, boosting its growth potential.

Partnership with HITRUST enhances Vanta's credibility in the healthcare sector.

Rising demand for automated compliance solutions supports Vanta's market expansion.

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