Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialist

ProofOps is a cybersecurity services company focused on strengthening digital resilience through managed security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, penetration testing, threat intelligence, attack surface management, and cybersecurity consulting services.

The company helps organizations establish robust security programs, manage cyber risk, and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Specialist to lead and support cybersecurity governance initiatives, risk management programs, compliance assessments, and security framework implementation across client environments.

The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of cybersecurity standards, regulatory requirements, risk assessment methodologies, and information security governance practices.

This role will work closely with clients, technical teams, and business stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity risks are effectively managed and compliance obligations are met.

Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity governance programs.

Establish and manage Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).

Support implementation and maturity assessments for frameworks such as:

NIS2 And Other Regional Regulatory Requirements Where Applicable.

Develop cybersecurity policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.

Conduct enterprise cybersecurity risk assessments.

Perform risk identification, analysis, treatment, and reporting.

Maintain organizational risk registers and risk treatment plans.

Facilitate business impact assessments and control effectiveness reviews.

Present risk findings and recommendations to management and clients.

Conduct compliance gap assessments and readiness reviews.

Support internal and external audits.

Coordinate evidence collection and remediation activities.

Track compliance obligations and regulatory requirements.

Develop compliance dashboards and executive reports.

Perform vendor security assessments.

Review supplier compliance and security controls.

Manage third-party risk remediation activities.

Support procurement and due diligence security reviews.

Deliver cybersecurity awareness and governance workshops.

Provide strategic cybersecurity guidance to clients and stakeholders.

Assist organizations in developing security roadmaps and compliance strategies.

Support virtual CISO (vCISO) engagements when required.

Prepare executive-level risk and compliance reports.

Develop and track cybersecurity KPIs and KRIs.

Monitor compliance status across multiple frameworks and client environments.

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

4–8 years of experience in Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance.

conducting risk assessments and compliance audits.

Hands-on experience implementing security governance frameworks.

working within consulting, MSSP, SOC, or cybersecurity service environments is preferred.

Strong working knowledge of:

One or more of the following certifications are highly desirable:

CCSK or CCSP

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong stakeholder management abilities

Executive-level communication and presentation skills

Risk-based decision-making mindset

Strong documentation and reporting capabilities

Ability to manage multiple client engagements simultaneously

High attention to detail and compliance requirements