Lead Governance, Risk and Compliance Analyst, Arctic Wolf

• Must have demonstrable experience in both building and operating CMMC, FedRAMP certification programs. Additional NIST, PCI DSS, ISO, SOC2 or other similar governance and compliance frameworks is preferred
• Effective project management skills, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical capacity and experience adding structure in a complex, ambiguous environment
• Strong cross-group collaboration and team player, dealing with complex problems, resolving conflicts, and experience influencing cross-functionally, and with executive-level audiences
• Ability to quickly adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through both analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to analyze fragmented inputs (critical thinking), synthesize key attributes and recommend/deliver effective, balanced recommendations and outcomes
• Deep understanding of security, privacy, regulatory requirements that may impact the tech industry
• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
• 5 + years of experience in managing compliance programs – must show demonstrable experience leading, building and running programs that led to security certifications for the organization

Desirable

• The Lead Governance, Risk, & Compliance Analyst works with cross-functional stakeholders to identify/manage the security & privacy risks and establish governance and compliance processes across our organization
• This role is hands-on but also keeps a broader view on creating processes and policies that align with, and enhance, the AW growth strategy
• Role entails working collaboratively across teams to shape AW’s information security program to ensure that AW protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of AW’s customer & internal data and that management, operational, and technical security controls are implemented across all products and solutions in accordance with compliance standards underlying the external certifications/attestations
• Plan, execute, and report on various types of Security/Privacy GRC reviews, including post-remediation validations
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments and assist in developing and executing a dynamic risk assurance plan to address high-risk areas
• Lead improvements and design of innovative industry-wide compliance and controls across the Organization
• Lead compliance relat ed change management initiatives within the Team and across the Organization
• Lead handling complex issues with internal auditors and/or external regulators
• Craft and communicate effective data-driven reporting and updates to influence decisions and outcomes internally
• Develop and maintain tight coordination with various AW cross-functional teams
• Develops and implements processes to procure and maintain certifications such as CMMC, Cyber Essentials, PCI DSS, FedRAMP & StateRAMP while leveraging the existing compliance framework. This entails working collaboratively across teams to shape AW’s information security program to ensure that AW protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of AW’s customer & internal data and that management, operational, and technical security controls are implemented across all products and solutions in accordance with compliance standards underlying the external certifications/attestations
• Works closely with internal AW teams to ensure timely delivery of controls, periodic compliance artifacts and assisting various teams with meeting required compliance requirements, milestones and objectives in support of obtaining and ongoing maintenance of the certifications/attestations
• Develops reports and briefings for leadership as it relates to identified and in-progress certifications/GRC activities
• Analyzes and validates the information collection and reporting process required by each certifying body and provides recommendations to integrate and automate continuous monitoring efforts and the corresponding reports
• Facilitates the maintenance of common controls that can be used to satisfy multiple certification requirements
• Facilitates and executes all certification related internal and external assessment/audit efforts
• Acts as the subject matter expert for AW on various security certifications and provides advisory services to various AW teams as needed
• Security Requirements:
• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies)
• Background checks are required for this position
• This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations