Replit

GRC Lead – Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Replit

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Foster CityCaliforniaUnited 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

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

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