Lead Governance

Arctic Wolf, with its unicorn valuation, is the leader in security operations in an exciting and fast-growing industry—cybersecurity. We have won countless awards for our excellence in security operations and remain dedicated to providing an industry-leading customer and employee experience.

Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Lead Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst to be a part of making this happen.

About the Role

The Lead Governance, Risk, and Compliance Analyst works with cross-functional stakeholders to identify/manage the security & privacy risks and establish governance and compliance processes across our organization. This role is hands-on but also keeps a broader view on creating processes and policies that align with, and enhance, the AW growth strategy. This specific role is responsible for leading, building and managing any new security certifications Arctic Wolf’s (AW) may wish to obtain such as CMMC, Cyber Essentials, PCI DSS, FedRAMP & StateRAMP. This entails working collaboratively across teams to shape AW’s information security program to ensure that AW protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of AW’s customer & internal data and that management, operational, and technical security controls are implemented across all products and solutions in accordance with compliance standards underlying the external certifications/attestations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and report on various types of Security/Privacy GRC reviews, including post-remediation validations

• Conduct ongoing risk assessments and assist in developing and executing a dynamic risk assurance plan to address high-risk areas

• Lead improvements and design of innovative industry-wide compliance and controls across the Organization

• Lead compliance related change management initiatives within the Team and across the Organization

• Lead handling complex issues with internal auditors and/or external regulators

• Craft and communicate effective data-driven reporting and updates to influence decisions and outcomes internally

• Develop and maintain tight coordination with various AW cross-functional teams

• Develops and implements an effective new certifications program that leverages National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), CMMC,  Federal & State Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP/StateRAMP), and other applicable regulatory/industry standards, policies and regulations (e.g., NIST 800-137, NIST 800-53, 800-37 and 800-39) 

• Works closely with internal AW teams to ensure timely delivery of controls, periodic compliance artifacts and assisting various teams with meeting required compliance requirements, milestones and objectives in support of obtaining and ongoing maintenance of the certifications/attestations. 

• Develops reports and briefings for leadership as it relates to identified and in-progress certifications. 

• Analyzes and validates the information collection and reporting process required by each certifying body and provides recommendations to integrate and automate continuous monitoring efforts and the corresponding reports. 

• Trains and formally hands off maintenance of each certification program to internal compliance team and facilitates the maintenance of common controls that can be used to satisfy multiple certification requirements.

• Facilitates and executes all certification related internal and external assessment/audit efforts. 

• Acts as the subject matter expert for AW on various security certifications and provides advisory services to various AW teams as needed.

Who You Are

• Must have demonstrable experience in both building and operating CMMC, FedRAMP/StateRamp certification programs. Additional NIST, PCI DSS, ISO, SOC2 or other similar governance and compliance frameworks is preferred.

• Impeccable analytical capacity and experience adding structure in a complex, ambiguous environment

• Effective project management skills, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong cross-group collaboration and team player, dealing with complex problems, resolving conflicts, and experience influencing cross-functionally, and with executive-level audiences

• Ability to quickly adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through both analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Ability to analyze fragmented inputs (critical thinking), synthesize key attributes and recommend/deliver effective, balanced recommendations and outcomes

• Deep understanding of security, privacy, regulatory requirements that may impact the tech industry

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 + years of experience in managing compliance programs – must show demonstrable experience leading, building and running programs that led to security certifications for the organization

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, management information systems, or related field

• Experience managing a team both directly and in a matrixed fashion

• CISSP, CRISC, CISA or equivalent certification preferred

• 10+ years directly related experience

About Arctic Wolf

At Arctic Wolf we’re cultivating a collaborative and productive work environment that welcomes a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and ideas to make our teams even stronger as we grow globally. We’ve been named among the list of Top Workplaces in USA, Minnesota (2021-2024), and Texas (2023-2024), Best Places to Work San Antonio (2023, 2024) and Minneapolis/St. Paul (2022-2024), as well as on Fortune’s Best Place to Work for Millennials (2023) and Top Technology Workplace (2023) lists.

Our Values

Arctic Wolf recognizes that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organizations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk— we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good.

We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here. 

We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities.

All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Equity for all employees

• Flexible time off, paid volunteer days, and paid parental leave

• 401k matching program

• Enhanced maternity leave and fertility support services

• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health services

• Training and career development programs

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our entire employee experience as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing [email protected].  

Security Requirements

• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies).

• Background checks are required for this position.

• This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”).  Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations.