Lead GRC Technologist (SaaS Technical Compliance & Automation)

TL;DR

Lead GRC Technologist (SaaS Technical Compliance & Automation): Integrating governance, risk, and compliance processes with technical automation in a SaaS environment with an accent on cloud platforms, infrastructure, and CI/CD workflows. Focus on driving continuous compliance through automation, implementing scalable compliance workflows, and serving as a technical SME for external audits like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

Location: Remote (Hungary) or Onsite in Budapest, Hungary

Company

hirify.global empowers organizations of all sizes to improve loyalty and business outcomes by creating the best experiences for their customers and employees using an AI-powered Experience Orchestration platform.

What you will do

• Proactively evaluate and advise on evolving certification programs, regulatory requirements, and technologies, owning the GRC roadmap for SaaS operations.
• Design and implement scalable, automated compliance workflows for cloud (AWS) operations and integrate compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines.
• Conduct and automate risk assessments, control effectiveness reviews, and technical remediation tracking using continuous control monitoring (CCM).
• Serve as the technical SME for external audits and certification processes (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA), managing audit evidence preparation.
• Mentor junior GRC and security analysts on automation tools and best practices, partnering with engineering and DevOps to drive a compliance-as-code culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in information security, GRC, or cloud compliance, with at least 4 years focused on SaaS environments.
• Proven experience designing or automating compliance programs for cloud-native or multi-tenant SaaS platforms.
• Deep understanding of cloud security controls, identity management, and encryption standards, with proficiency in automation/scripting (Python) and IaC/DevSecOps tools (Terraform, GitHub, Jenkins).
• Experience with GRC and compliance automation platforms.
• English: B2 required.

Culture & Benefits

• Employees are empowered to make decisions and have a larger impact on the company.
• Work in a fast-scaling SaaS environment where compliance is a differentiator, ensuring trust with customers, auditors, and partners.
• Cultivate collaboration and embrace empathy within a global team of over 6,000 people.