Manager of Governance, Risk and Compliance (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Manager of Governance, Risk and Compliance (Cybersecurity): Leading and maturing compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives for a cybersecurity SaaS platform with an accent on SOC 2, ISO 27001, and cloud security governance. Focus on operationalizing scalable compliance processes, managing enterprise risk assessments, and coordinating audits across cloud-native environments.

Location: Austin, Texas or Remote (Must be based in the US or UK; visa sponsorship is not available)

Salary: $119,000 – $155,000

Company

hirify.global transforms recaptured darknet data to disrupt cybercrime through automated identity threat protection solutions.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day GRC operations across SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and CMMC 2.0 frameworks.
• Lead internal and external audit coordination, evidence collection, and remediation tracking.
• Conduct enterprise risk assessments and maintain risk registers for leadership reporting.
• Lead third-party and vendor risk management activities, including security reviews and assessments.
• Partner with DevOps and Security Engineering to strengthen cloud security governance across AWS.
• Manage and mentor direct reports to evolve the organization's overall security governance maturity.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in GRC, Information Security, or Security Compliance.
• Hands-on experience managing operational compliance programs within SaaS or cloud-native environments.
• Proven expertise with SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and CMMC 2.0 frameworks.
• Experience leading audits and managing evidence collection and remediation activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Must be based in the US or UK; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice to have

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, or CISM.
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer certification.
• Experience with AI governance or modern GRC tooling.
• Prior people management or mentorship experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible and remote-friendly work options.
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance (including HSA with employer contribution in the US).
• 401(k) or Retirement Savings Plan with employer contribution.
• Generous PTO plan and paid holidays.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.