Lead Grc Technologist (SaaS)

TL;DR

Lead GRC Technologist (SaaS): Integrating governance, risk, and compliance processes with technical automation in a SaaS environment, acting as a bridge between security engineering, DevOps, and legal/privacy teams. Focus on driving continuous compliance through automation in cloud-native ecosystems.

Location: Budapest / Remote Hungary

Company

hirify.global empowers organizations to improve loyalty and business outcomes by creating the best experiences for their customers and employees.

What you will do

• Evaluate and advise the business on new certification programs, regulatory requirements, and technologies.
• Design and implement scalable, automated compliance workflows supporting cloud (AWS) operations.
• Lead the automation of evidence collection, control testing, and compliance monitoring.
• Conduct and automate risk assessments and technical remediation tracking.
• Serve as the technical SME for external audits and certification processes (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, HDS, ENS, ISO 42001 etc.).
• Mentor junior GRC and security analysts on automation tools and control implementation best practices.

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 SaaS platforms.
• Deep understanding of cloud security controls, identity management, and encryption standards.
• Proficiency with automation and scripting (Python).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to have

• CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CISA certifications.
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer certification.
• Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, or CCSP.
• Familiarity with IaC / DevSecOps tools (Terraform, GitHub, Jenkins).
• Experience with GRC and compliance automation platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Employees have the independence to make a larger impact on the company and take ownership of their work.
• Great benefits and perks like larger tech companies.
• Embrace empathy and cultivate collaboration to succeed.