GRC Analyst job in Information Technology in Charlotte

THE TEAM YOU'LL BE JOINING

Join a mission-driven technology organization focused on delivering innovative digital learning solutions that make a meaningful impact on millions of learners and educators.
Become part of a collaborative Information Security team investing heavily in strengthening enterprise security, governance, and risk management capabilities.
Partner directly with executive leadership, including the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), to shape long-term cybersecurity strategy.
Work in a greenfield environment where you'll help build foundational GRC processes rather than simply maintaining existing programs.
Collaborate across Information Security, IT, Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and business leaders to establish enterprise-wide governance.
Contribute to an organization that values innovation, continuous improvement, and scalable security practices as the business continues to grow.

Opportunity to build and influence an enterprise Governance, Risk & Compliance program from the ground up.
Direct exposure to executive leadership with the ability to make a visible impact across the organization.
Flexible work environment supporting professionals located in either the U.S. or UK.
High level of autonomy with the ability to own initiatives from strategy through execution.
Collaborative culture that encourages cross-functional partnership and continuous learning.
Opportunity to work with modern security frameworks, governance practices, and enterprise risk management initiatives.
Competitive contract engagement with the opportunity to leave a lasting organizational impact.

Build and operationalize the enterprise Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) program from the ground up.
Establish, maintain, and manage the enterprise risk register, including risk identification, assessments, remediation tracking, and reporting.
Coordinate governance forums and lead operational execution of monthly Security Steering Committee meetings.
Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, KRIs, and reporting that provide leadership with meaningful visibility into enterprise risk.
Support compliance initiatives aligned with SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and other security frameworks while preparing for future maturity.
Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to support audits, evidence collection, control mapping, and compliance activities.
Create repeatable documentation, governance templates, and operational playbooks that enable long-term sustainability and knowledge transfer.

5+ years of experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Information Security, IT Risk, Audit, or Compliance.
Demonstrated success building or maturing enterprise GRC, risk management, or governance programs.
Strong knowledge of security frameworks including NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and enterprise risk management methodologies.
Experience managing enterprise risk registers, facilitating governance committees, and driving risk remediation activities.
Ability to develop executive-level reporting, dashboards, metrics, and presentations for both technical and business leadership.
Hands-on experience with GRC platforms such as ServiceNow GRC, Archer, AuditBoard, LogicGate, OneTrust, or similar solutions.
Professional certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CISSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer are highly valued, along with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.