Director of Quality and Compliance

Position Overview

We are seeking a Director of Quality & Compliance (GRC) to lead and scale our enterprise compliance and quality programs. This role is responsible for ensuring the organization meets regulatory requirements, maintains audit readiness, and operates with consistent, well-documented processes.

This leader will partner closely with engineering, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to embed compliance into day-to-day workflows and support the company’s growth in regulated industries.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & GRC Leadership

• Own and manage the company’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program
• Maintain compliance across frameworks such as CMMC, FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO, and AS9100
• Develop and maintain the compliance roadmap
• Ensure continuous audit readiness across the organization

Quality Management

• Build and manage the company’s Quality Management System (QMS)
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation
• Drive process consistency, scalability, and continuous improvement

Audit & Certification Management

• Lead internal and external audit preparation and execution
• Manage relationships with third-party auditors and assessors
• Track audit findings and ensure timely remediation

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and track operational and regulatory risks
• Maintain risk registers and control frameworks
• Implement mitigation strategies across teams and systems

Operational Integration

• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance is embedded in workflows
• Provide guidance on compliance requirements for new systems, services, and changes
• Ensure operational processes meet regulatory standards

Tools & Reporting

• Own and manage compliance platforms (e.g., Vanta)
• Monitor compliance posture, control effectiveness, and remediation efforts
• Maintain clear reporting and visibility for leadership

Qualifications

Required

• 8+ years of experience in compliance, quality, or GRC within regulated environments
• Hands-on experience with frameworks such as CMMC, FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001/27701, and AS9100
• Experience managing internal and external audits
• Strong understanding of risk management and control frameworks
• Ability to work cross-functionally and drive accountability

Preferred

• Experience in cloud infrastructure, data centers, or AI environments
• Familiarity with compliance automation tools (e.g., Vanta, Drata)
• Experience supporting government or highly regulated industries

Key Skills

• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Audit and certification management
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Policy and process development
• Cross-functional leadership

What Success Looks Like

• Successful completion of audits and certifications
• Continuous audit readiness with minimal disruption
• Reduction in compliance gaps and audit findings
• Scalable, well-documented processes adopted across teams
• Strong alignment between compliance requirements and operations

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, high-growth technology environment
• Close collaboration with engineering, infrastructure, and operations teams
• Regular interaction with auditors, regulators, and enterprise customers

Pay: $95,000.00 - $118,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78728