
GRC Lead – Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Replit
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Foster City • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $208,000 - $300,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Act as the technical anchor for the GRC team, mentoring GRC analysts and engineers.
- Own the technical vision for Replit’s GRC program, moving toward "Compliance-as-Code" and automated evidence collection.
- Champion a culture of security and privacy across the company, educating teams on *why* controls exist.
- Partner with Architects and Engineering Leads to incorporate compliance requirements early in the design phase.
- Work closely with Legal Counsel to implement requirements for Privacy (GDPR, CCPA) and emerging AI-specific regulations.
- Enable the Sales team by managing the Customer Trust Center and handling security questionnaires.
- Own and cultivate the relationship with external auditors, ensuring requests are relevant to our tech stack.
- Manage the Cybersecurity Risk Register, identifying, quantifying, and tracking risks.
- Manage compliance posture across SOC 2, ISO 27001, and prepare for future certifications in regulated markets.
- Drive the shift from manual evidence collection to continuous monitoring and assess third-party vendors.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in GRC or Information Security
- Leadership Experience: Proven experience mentoring other GRC professionals or leading complex cross-functional projects.
- Technical Fluency: Ability to speak the language of engineering, cloud (GCP/AWS), and security architecture. You can anticipate how architectural decisions impact risk and compliance.
- Regulatory Breadth: Deep experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI, HIPPA, and Privacy laws.
- Collaborative Communication: Strong ability to explain risk and tradeoffs to technical (Engineers), legal, and commercial (Sales/Execs) stakeholders.
- Automation Mindset: Experience with GRC automation tools (e.g., Vanta, Drata) and a bias toward reducing manual toil.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary & Equity
- 401(k) Program with a 4% match
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Monthly Wellness Stipend
- Autonomous Work Environment
- In Office Set-Up Reimbursement
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
- Quarterly Team Gatherings
- In Office Amenities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
GRCInformation SecurityCompliance-as-CodeCybersecurity Risk ManagementRisk AssessmentContinuous MonitoringAutomationSecurity ArchitectureTechnical VisionEvidence Collection
Soft Skills
MentoringLeadershipCollaborative CommunicationCross-functional Project ManagementEducating TeamsRelationship ManagementStakeholder EngagementProblem SolvingAnalytical ThinkingCultural Advocacy
Certifications
SOC 2ISO 27001PCIHIPAA