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Since launching in 2010, WP Engine has become the world’s leading WordPress Digital Experience Platform (DXP), now with over 100,000 customers in 140 countries. We’re proud of the technology and service we offer our customers that move their businesses forward faster. At WP Engine, we strive to do the best work of our careers, and feel empowered to do what is right for our customers. We love investing in employee success and uncovering opportunities for you, the best, to get better. 99 percent of employees believe you’re made to feel welcome at WP Engine. Be you. Be here.

Our GRC team is growing and we’re looking for talented IT risk professionals with a solid background in compliance reporting, process and controls implementation, risk analysis and reporting!

WHAT IS COOL ABOUT THIS JOB

As WP Engine continues to grow, GRC has wide ranging visibility and provides a unique opportunity to actively partner with departments across the organization. As a Sr. GRC Analyst you will contribute to WP Engine’s ability to achieve security risk and compliance goals through control framework development and implementation which will in turn directly affect our ability to support our customers and grow the business. GRC falls within the Security team, where you will be able to make an impact across the organization while solving exciting and challenging problems. Join a team with a truly collaborative and coordinated approach to security risk management!

THE DAY TO DAY

• Lead efforts to track and validate effectiveness of security controls.
• Work with internal partners to remediate identified issues and gaps.
• Manage and effectively scale GRC processes and initiatives.
• Collaborate with partners to develop and track process improvements in line with policy, compliance reporting objectives and industry best practice methodology.
• Track and clearly report progress of initiatives.
• Partner with external audit firms on audit and compliance initiatives, including coordinating relevant activities between internal and external teams.
• Work with our Sales and Support teams to prepare customer questionnaire responses related to WP Engine security programs, processes and control environment.

Minimum qualifications:

• 3-5 years relevant experience in an audit or risk management role
• Experience with the audit and/or implementation of security controls
• Consistent record of designing, testing, implementing and reviewing controls
• Recent experience leading regulatory or compliance initiatives.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to translate compliance requirements for technical implementations in complex environments.
• Experience with cloud environments
• Experience working with global and distributed teams
• In-depth understanding of one or more security assurance frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, SOC, SOX, PCI)
• Ability to communicate and influence across teams and experience levels
• CISA, CISSP, or other relevant certification is a plus

The perks and benefits:

• Compensation (We offer market competitive salaries)
• Health Benefits (100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401(k) (Make the most of retirement)
• Life and Disability Insurance (100% Paid Life, STD, LTD and AD&D)
• Generous Vacation Time (Who doesn’t like time off)
• Transportation (Downtown parking or commuter reimbursement)
• Lunch (Provided Monday – Thursday)
• Gym membership discount

At WP Engine, we strive to have the broadest possible view of diversity, going beyond visible differences to include the background, experiences, skills, and perspectives that make each person unique. WP Engine is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. ​

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