Senior Security Assurance Specialist at Snyk

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

SaaS, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience in GRC, security assurance or compliance, ideally within a SaaS environment
Proven experience supporting enterprise sales cycles and engaging directly with customers
Hands-on third-party risk management expertise
Working knowledge of ISO 27001, ISO 27017, SOC 2, NIST CSF or 800-53, GDPR and FedRAMP
Familiarity with Jira workflows and GRC platforms such as Vanta
Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify technical topics for diverse audiences

Responsibilities

Lead customer security and compliance calls that help close deals worldwide
Use AI platforms such as Vanta and Gemini to streamline and improve GRC operations
Manage the third-party risk lifecycle including onboarding, assessments, contract reviews, monitoring and off-boarding
Collaborate with Product, Security, Engineering and Sales to resolve complex security requests
Respond to due-diligence questions and present security concepts clearly to technical and business audiences
Review vendor evidence such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001, assign risk tiers and schedule periodic reviews
Maintain the Trust Portal ensuring FAQs and assurance materials are accurate and current, and reviewing and approving access requests

Skills

GRC

Security Assurance

Compliance

Vanta

Gemini

SOC 2

ISO 27001

Third-Party Risk Management

Snyk

Cybersecurity for open source software vulnerabilities

About Snyk

Snyk specializes in cybersecurity for software-driven businesses, focusing on open source security. Its platform helps developers identify and fix vulnerabilities in their code through a dependency scanner that detects issues in open source dependencies and container images. Snyk stands out by integrating seamlessly into existing development workflows, allowing for quick development without sacrificing security. The company's goal is to enable businesses to develop software rapidly while ensuring it remains secure and compliant.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$1,545.7MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Delaying IPO may lead to investor impatience and confidence issues.

Integration challenges from multiple acquisitions could distract from core operations.

Workforce reduction by 10% might impact morale and innovation.

Differentiation

Snyk's developer-first approach integrates security seamlessly into development workflows.

The platform's focus on open source security addresses a critical market need.

Snyk's comprehensive toolset supports both small startups and large enterprises.

Upsides

Snyk's ARR reached $300 million, indicating strong financial growth.

Strategic acquisitions like DeepCode enhance Snyk's product offerings and revenue.

Partnerships with AWS expand Snyk's integration capabilities and market reach.

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