Workstreet

Workstreet

Senior GRC Engineer

Remote (United States) · Senior · Contract

No sponsorship$171k-$800kDetected 6 days ago
CybersecurityIncident ResponseComplianceProject ManagementProcess ImprovementHIPAALeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsCISSPCompTIA

About the role

  • We are seeking a highly motivated, client-focused Sr.
  • GRC Engineer to join our fast-growing team.
  • The ideal candidate is a seasoned client relationship manager who brings deep expertise in cybersecurity compliance and a proven track record of leading high-complexity client engagements with professionalism and care.

Responsibilities

  • Client Relationship Management (Primary Focus) Own the Client Experience: Serve as the dedicated primary contact for a portfolio of high-complexity, long-term client accounts, ensuring consistent delivery, proactive communication, and strong relationships at every stage of the engagement.
  • Lead Client Engagements: Conduct regular client meetings, deliver progress updates, set expectations, and guide clients through audits, assessments, and compliance milestones with clarity and confidence.
  • Be a Trusted Advisor: Build long-term relationships by understanding each client's unique business context and delivering compliance guidance that is practical, relevant, and actionable.
  • Team Leadership Manage and Develop a Pod of Analysts: Provide day-to-day direction, constructive feedback, and professional development support to a small team of junior analysts, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
  • Drive Accountability: Ensure the pod delivers high-quality work on time across all active client engagements, stepping in to support and coach where needed.
  • Lead Compliance Projects: Oversee multiple client engagements simultaneously, including audits, evidence collection, control mapping, and due diligence or incident response activities.
  • Develop Compliance Programs: Create, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and supporting documentation to meet audit and certification objectives.
  • Collaborate on Risk Management: Work with internal and external teams to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity and compliance risks.
  • Drive Process Improvement: Enhance standard operating procedures, playbooks, and compliance frameworks to strengthen operational effectiveness.
  • Conduct regular client meetings, deliver progress updates, set expectations, and guide clients through audits, assessments, and compliance milestones with clarity and confidence.

Requirements

  • Advanced audit coordination background - Proven history managing full-lifecycle third-party assessments, audit pathways, and independent examiner walkthroughs.
  • Who You Are Demonstrated client relationship management - you're comfortable owning client engagements, navigating difficult conversations, and serving as the primary point of contact throughout the engagement.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Skills

  • Analyze and apply cybersecurity compliance requirements under SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, NIST CSF, and related standards.
  • Comprehensive onboarding on security and compliance frameworks

Compensation

  • A competitive base salary with regular performance reviews linked to merit-based appraisals and bonus opportunities.

Benefits

  • Role-Related Training: Reimbursement for the successful completion of approved training and certification courses relevant to your current role.
  • Competitive Compensation: A competitive base salary with regular performance reviews linked to merit-based appraisals and bonus opportunities.
  • A reliable, high-speed internet connection and a professional home office environment that supports confidential conversations, virtual interviews, and uninterrupted collaboration.

Company info

  • Early-stage company with significant room for career advancement.
  • Flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with a global team.
  • What You'll Need to Thrive Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with candidates, hiring managers, and business leaders across global teams.
  • Occasional flexibility to adjust working hours is expected to accommodate changing business priorities, global collaboration, and time-sensitive hiring needs.
  • Willingness and ability to travel locally for occasional onsite meetings, team gatherings, or business activities as needed.
  • Hiring and Selection Process Candidates must participate in live video interviews throughout the hiring process with camera on (non-negotiable) and be prepared to verify their identity during recruitment and onboarding.
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of identity verification and background screening, where permitted by law.
  • Selected candidates will participate in structured interviews with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders to assess role fit, experience, and alignment with Workstreet's operating principles.
  • Candidates will receive prompt updates and consistent communication throughout the interview process, ensuring a transparent, smooth, and engaging experience at every step.
  • Workstreet does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship or transfers for this role, including H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1 (OPT/CPT), J-1, or any other work-authorized visa category.
  • Workstreet Is An Equal Opportunity Employer As an equal opportunity employer, Workstreet is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U
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