[Remote] Senior GRC Engineer at Kin Insurance

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Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, GRC, IT audit, or risk management roles
  • Hands-on expertise in controls testing, vendor security reviews, and risk assessments
  • Knowledge of NIST CSF, SOC2, PCI DSS, and related audit processes
  • Proficiency in GRC tools (Drata, OneTrust, or similar)
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud platforms and security best practices
  • Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support cybersecurity controls testing across frameworks (NIST CSF, SOC2, PCI DSS)
  • Manage control evidence gathering, documentation, and remediation tracking
  • Maintain and update the cybersecurity risk register; conduct risk assessments on new vendors, technologies, and processes
  • Drive vendor security reviews, assigning risk ratings, validating documentation, and partnering with legal and procurement teams
  • Configure and optimize GRC tooling (Drata, OneTrust) for controls, assessments, and risk workflows
  • Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to validate cloud security controls in AWS (IAM, networking, logging)
  • Create security awareness training, resources, and communications for cross-functional teams
  • Testing internal security controls and validating audit evidence
  • Tracking, mitigating, and communicating business risks to leadership
  • Reviewing vendor security documentation and ensuring compliance with standards
  • Optimizing GRC workflows and integrating with other systems for efficiency
  • Collaborating with DevOps teams on cloud control validation
  • Building training materials to support security awareness across the company
  • Leading audit activities to ensure successful audits are completed

Skills

Kin Insurance

Simplifies home insurance for homeowners

About Kin Insurance

Kin Insurance simplifies the home insurance experience for homeowners, especially those living in coastal areas. The company offers clear and straightforward insurance options that are easy to understand and obtain, addressing the complexities and high costs typically associated with home insurance. By providing direct-to-consumer policies, Kin eliminates the need for brokers or agents, which helps reduce costs and allows for more personalized service. This model fosters a closer relationship with clients, enhancing customer satisfaction. Kin uses technology and data to offer competitive rates and tailor coverage to meet individual homeowner needs. Their commitment to transparency and customer support is evident, with many clients saving an average of $500 when switching to Kin. The goal of Kin Insurance is to make home insurance more accessible, affordable, and customer-focused, distinguishing itself in the competitive insurance market.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$317.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision
Life & disability
Commuter benefits
401k
Education & professional development
Flexible PTO
Company provided lunch

Risks

Increased competition from insurtech companies like Lemonade and Hippo.
Potential impact of climate change on coastal areas could raise claims costs.
Regulatory challenges in new markets like Texas may complicate operations.

Differentiation

Kin Insurance offers direct-to-consumer policies, eliminating the need for brokers.
The company uses extensive property data for precise pricing and improved underwriting.
Kin focuses on coastal homeowners, providing tailored insurance solutions for high-risk areas.

Upsides

Kin's expansion into Texas taps into an underserved market with high demand.
The company achieved a $1bn valuation, securing its Unicorn status in 2023.
Kin's technology-driven model ensures competitive rates and personalized service.

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