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Full-Time

Director – GRC

Subject Matter Expert

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Vanta

Vanta

501-1,000 employees

Automates SOC 2 compliance for businesses

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$246k - $289kAnnually

+ Commission + Bonus + Equity + Medical Benefits + 401(k) Plan + Other Company Perk Programs

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Sales
Management
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience working in the Governance, Risk, and Compliance industry
  • Strong leadership experience and an ability to lead a team from a foundation of transparency and trust
  • Experience working with security and privacy frameworks, including SOC2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, FedRAMP, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA
  • Demonstrable expertise in SOC 2 or ISO 27001 at minimum
  • Experience managing a large team of people (10+)
  • Experience working and interfacing with C-level customer contacts
  • Technical expertise to understand and explain security and GRC concepts
  • Familiarity with Cloud Infrastructure, Risk Management, Vendor Risk Management, Vulnerabilities Management, and their related security processes
  • Experience in building productive relationships and driving collaboration with both technical and non-technical teams
  • Knowledge of the cybersecurity audit process
  • Security certifications (e.g. CISA, CISSP) and/or formal education strongly preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the work of two primary teams. One customer facing GRC Subject Matter Expert team and one internal facing GRC Subject Matter Expert team.
  • Lead and grow a team of the best security professionals in the world, with a view of security that is forward thinking, human-centric, and trust-based.
  • Help define the strategy for future offerings to Vanta customers from subject matter expert teams.
  • Provide, both individually and through your teams, expert feedback to Vanta’s Engineering, Product and Design teams on our product offerings and serve as a strong customer voice in product development.
  • Represent Vanta’s products, vision, and voice as a trusted security thought leader in public security forums.
  • Participate within the CISO leadership team and collaborate extensively with other leaders within the Security and Enterprise Engineering teams.
  • Track the team’s performance and report goals and objectives to leaders outside of the security team
  • Partner with the Vanta's Sales and Customer Success teams to represent Vanta’s Trust Management Platform to prospects and customers
  • Engage with executives at prospect and customer organizations to establish relationships with customers’ Security and Compliance points of contact
  • Become an expert on the security features available for customers to deploy within Vanta, including best practices for implementation
  • Use your expert knowledge of compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001 to advise customers regarding questions about scoping, policy creation, detailed control requirements and security best practices
  • Leverage your knowledge of running Governance, Risk, and Compliance programs to help our customers navigate this function and meet their compliance goals
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to provide customers with meaningful updates on features and programs

Vanta simplifies the process of obtaining and maintaining SOC 2 certification, which is essential for organizations that manage sensitive customer data. The company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that automates numerous checks to ensure that security controls are effective and compliant with industry standards. This automation helps small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and tech companies monitor risks and vulnerabilities continuously, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with the SOC 2 certification process. Vanta's subscription-based model provides clients with a more efficient and cost-effective way to achieve compliance compared to traditional methods. The goal of Vanta is to transform how organizations approach SOC 2 certification, enhancing security while allowing clients to focus on their core business operations.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$210.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

56%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Vanta's innovative use of AI and automation in trust management has earned it recognition as the #1 Most Innovative Security Company by Fast Company.
  • The company's strategic partnerships, such as with HITRUST, enhance its credibility and expand its market reach.
  • Vanta's continuous development of new features, like Questionnaire Automation and Vanta AI, positions it as a leader in the cybersecurity and compliance market.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in cybersecurity and compliance is intense, with many players vying for market share.
  • Rapid growth and continuous innovation may strain Vanta's resources and operational capabilities.

What makes Vanta unique

  • Vanta's focus on automating SOC 2 compliance processes sets it apart from competitors who rely on more manual methods.
  • The company's SaaS model provides a recurring revenue stream, allowing for continuous platform improvements and customer support.
  • Vanta's recent partnership with HITRUST to automate HITRUST e1 certification further differentiates it by expanding its compliance capabilities.

Benefits

100% Benefits Coverage

Flexible & Remote Work

Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited PTO

Health & Wellness

401(k)