The Cybersecurity GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Architect is responsible for designing and implementing frameworks, policies, and solutions that align with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. This role ensures the organization's information systems are secure, resilient, and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and standards. The GRC Architect serves as a strategic partner to leadership, offering expertise in risk management, policy development, and compliance auditing.
Key Responsibilities
Governance and Strategy
• Develop and implement cybersecurity governance frameworks to support the organization's goals and regulatory requirements.
• Define and maintain security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Ensure alignment with international standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, or CMMC.
• Establish a cybersecurity program that balances risk mitigation with business priorities.
Risk Management
• Conduct risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and prioritize threats to systems and data.
• Design risk mitigation strategies and monitor their implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate risk management into business processes.
• Evaluate third-party vendor risks and recommend security controls.
Compliance Oversight
• Monitor and enforce compliance with industry regulations (e.g., HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, or regional data protection laws).
• Lead internal and external audit preparations and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Establish mechanisms to track compliance metrics and generate executive-level reports.
• Stay updated on emerging regulations and assess their impact on organizational processes.
Security Architecture and Design
• Collaborate with technical teams to design secure IT systems that meet compliance and risk management requirements.
• Provide architectural guidance for integrating security controls into infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.
• Advocate for secure design principles in system development lifecycles (SDLC).
• Lead the deployment of GRC tools, including policy management, risk analysis, and compliance automation solutions.
Training and Awareness
• Create training programs to educate staff on cybersecurity policies and risk management practices.
• Promote a culture of compliance and risk awareness across the organization.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for junior GRC team members.