GRC Manager

Mattermost

. Own and modernize Mattermost's compliance programs across federal and commercial markets .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $139,254 - $168,318 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) management, including ownership of compliance programs and risk management frameworks. Proficient in federal standards such as CMMC and NIST, with a strong focus on security compliance and audit processes.

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Governance, Risk, And Compliance (GRC)CMMC And NIST StandardsISO 27001 And SOC 2 Type IIThird-Party And Vendor Risk ManagementSecurity Assurance And Customer-Facing Compliance

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementCompliance Program ManagementSecurity Controls For Cloud EnvironmentsContinuous Controls MonitoringCertification And Authorization ProgramsSecurity AssessmentsAudit Cycles ManagementAI-Native WorkflowsGRC Engineering And AutomationControl Library Maintenance

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Compliance Automation ToolingAI PlatformsNo-Code AutomationScripting LanguagesCloud Environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Certifications & Qualifications

CISACRISCCISMCISSPCIPP

Industry Keywords

Federal ComplianceExport Control LawsCritical InfrastructureCybersecurityDefense

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and modernize Mattermost's compliance programs across federal and commercial markets
Lead readiness, certification, and surveillance cycles across both programs
Operate the risk management program end to end, from identification and assessment through treatment and acceptance
Own the third-party and vendor risk management program, including security assessments and supply chain risk
Apply GRC engineering and automation to replace manual evidence collection with continuous controls monitoring
Build AI-native workflows to accelerate and improve recurring compliance work
Maintain the control library, system security plans, POA&Ms, and policies
Coordinate external audits from scoping through remediation
Own customer security questionnaires, trust center content, and reusable compliance artifacts to accelerate deal cycles
Grow and lead the GRC team as the program scales
Deliver a CMMC Level 2 gap assessment and readiness roadmap within the first 90 days
Complete SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 audit cycles on time
Maintain customer security questionnaires and trust center content to unblock deal cycles
Build a scalable, program-driven GRC function

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or related field — or significant professional GRC and compliance experience
Proven senior-level experience in governance, risk, and compliance, security compliance, or IT audit, including direct ownership of a certification or authorization program
Experience with U.S. Federal standards including CMMC and NIST series (800-171 / 800-53)
Experience with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II
Experience operating a formal risk management program
Experience running a third-party and vendor risk management program
Experience owning customer-facing security assurance, including security questionnaires and trust center content
Working knowledge of security controls for cloud environments (AWS, GCP, and/or Azure)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Candidates must meet federal eligibility requirements to be considered
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information under U.S. export control laws, including EAR and ITAR
Role may require obtaining and maintaining a U.S. government security clearance
Nice-to-have: Professional GRC certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM, CISSP, or CIPP
Nice-to-have: Experience with AI platforms such as Claude, OpenAI, or Gemini
Nice-to-have: Experience with compliance automation tooling such as Vanta or Drata, and continuous controls monitoring
Nice-to-have: Direct experience applying AI or LLM-based workflows to GRC tasks
Nice-to-have: Proficiency in no-code automation or scripting languages
Nice-to-have: Past success in critical infrastructure industries including defense, cybersecurity, communications, or manufacturing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first work environment
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Unlimited PTO
Company holidays
Work from home stipend
Annual learning and development budget for conferences, certifications, and courses
Paid parental leave for all parents
401(k) plan
Mission-driven work
Open-source developer community
AI-forward environment
Globally distributed, high-trust team built for autonomy and ownership