Senior Director, IT & Security GRC

RealPage, Inc.

Senior Director of IT & Security GRC at RealPage overseeing technology risk management and regulatory compliance across a complex SaaS ecosystem.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $138,400 - $235,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with control owners (1st LOD) to mature controls, drive automation, and remediate control deficiencies prior to year-end.
Monitor compliance of control design and operating effectiveness.
Build, govern, and continuously evolve the enterprise Technology Risk, Threat, and Control Library, mapped to NIST CSF 2.0, COBIT 2019, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, and applicable regulatory regimes.
Establish a unified control taxonomy enabling control rationalization, framework crosswalks, and "test once, satisfy many" efficiencies across SOX, PCI DSS, SOC 1, SOC 2 and NYDFS.
Demonstrated interest or working proficiency in "vibe coding" and AI-assisted development workflows using tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor and GitHub Copilot).
Hands-on familiarity with leading Large Language Models (LLMs) (e.g., Anthropic Claude (Opus, Sonnet, Haiku), OpenAI GPT-4/5 and o-series, Google Gemini, Meta Llama, and Mistral).
Develop and deliver executive ready reporting on technology risk posture, control health, emerging threats, regulatory developments, and remediation progress.
Serve as a trusted advisor to IT, Information Security and Engineering on technology risk, control design, and regulatory implications of strategic initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Operations, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred.
Minimum 12+ years of progressive experience in technology risk, IT audit, GRC, or information security, with at least 7+ years leading and developing high-performing teams.
Deep, hands-on expertise across SOX IT General Controls, technology risk management, control design, and the IT audit lifecycle within a complex public company environment.
Strong understanding on AI risk management with practical experience working with AI solutions.
Demonstrated experience designing and operating GRC programs aligned to NIST CSF 2.0, COBIT 2019, COSO 2013, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATT&CK.
Proven track record of executive- and Board-level communication, including authoring risk narratives, committee materials, and Board updates.
Ability to be a change agent and influence positive outcomes by exercising critical thinking, strategic growth, and a bias toward action.
Exceptional ability to influence without authority and partner effectively with senior IT, Engineering, Security, Internal Audit, and business leaders.
Exceptionally strong quantitative and analytical skills, with experience applying formal risk and process improvement practices (e.g., FAIR, NIST 800-30, Lean, Six Sigma).
Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to operate from technical detail to Board-room strategy.
Ability to work extended hours when needed to meet department, audit, and regulatory deadlines.
Relevant certifications strongly preferred (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, CIA, CGEIT, ISO 42001).
Preferred 7+ years of experience in the Property Management, Multifamily Housing, SaaS, FinTech, or PropTech industries.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Paid time off and holidays.
Professional development opportunities.
Performance-based bonus based on position.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Technology Risk ManagementControl DesignIT Audit LifecycleGRC ProgramsSOX IT General ControlsAI Risk ManagementQuantitative AnalysisProcess ImprovementRisk AssessmentRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingStrategic GrowthInfluencing Without AuthorityChange ManagementPresentation SkillsCollaborationProblem Solving

Certifications

CISACRISCCISMCISSPCIACGEITISO 42001