Job Description: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst
Position Title: IT Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst
Department: IT Security
Reports To: Senior Manager, IT Security
Job Type: Full-Time
Role Summary
The Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Analyst is responsible for supporting the organization’s information security governance, risk, and compliance activities in alignment with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
This role plays a key part in maintaining the Information Security Management System (ISMS), coordinating risk assessments, performing control testing, tracking remediation efforts, and ensuring the organization remains audit-ready at all times.
The GRC Analyst collaborates closely with IT, Security Operations, Legal, Privacy, and Business Units to promote a strong risk and compliance culture across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
1. Governance & ISMS Management
- Maintain and update information security policies, standards, and procedures to align with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 frameworks.
- Administer the Statement of Applicability (SoA) and ensure control implementation status is accurate.
- Support the ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of the organization’s ISMS.
- Coordinate policy review and attestation campaigns; ensure records of acceptance and compliance are maintained.
- Assist with preparing documentation and metrics for ISMS Steering Committee or GRC Governance Board meetings.
2. Risk Management
- Conduct and document information security risk assessments using approved risk methodologies.
- Maintain and update the risk register, including risk scoring, treatment plans, and residual risk tracking.
- Support third-party/vendor risk assessments by evaluating supplier security posture and compliance.
- Track mitigation activities and verify completion of risk treatment actions.
- Develop and monitor Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and generate risk posture reports for management.
3. Compliance & Audit Support
- Support internal and external ISO 27001 certification and SOC 2 Type II audit activities.
- Coordinate evidence collection, control testing, and follow-up for internal and third-party audits.
- Conduct periodic control self-assessments (CSA) to validate operational effectiveness of key controls.
- Manage and track nonconformities, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and ensure timely closure.
- Maintain awareness of evolving regulations and standards impacting the organization’s compliance obligations.
4. Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Develop and maintain GRC dashboards and reports showing audit readiness, risk trends, and compliance posture.
- Prepare materials and metrics for Management Reviews as required under ISO 27001 Clause 9.3.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within GRC workflows.
- Capture lessons learned from incidents, risk assessments, and audits to drive continuous improvement.
5. Tool Administration & Documentation
- Support configuration and maintenance of GRC tools (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, Archer, OneTrust, or similar).
- Manage document control processes and ensure all ISMS documentation complies with ISO 27001 Clause 7.5.
- Ensure proper versioning, access control, and archival of compliance evidence and audit artifacts.
Required Qualifications
Category Requirements
Education Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Risk Management, or related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
Certifications (Preferred) ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Internal Auditor or Lead Implementer, SOC 2 Practitioner, CRISC or CISA.
Experience 2–5 years of experience in GRC, Information Security, or Audit (preferably supporting ISO 27001 or SOC 2).
Framework Knowledge Strong understanding of ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, NIST CSF, and risk management principles.
Technical Skills Familiarity with GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, Archer, OneTrust), risk assessment tools, and audit workflows.
Soft Skills Strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, ability to communicate complex topics to non-technical stakeholders, and collaborative mindset.
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