Staff Security Risk and Compliance Program Manager - Remote

Overview

As the Staff Security Risk and Compliance Program Manager in the Trust & Security organization, you will play a critical role in fulfilling the vision to secure Confluent’s platform and cloud offerings through a combination of technical expertise, policy governance, security risk management, certification compliance, and excellent program management skills.

In Short

• Develop, implement, and maintain Confluent's risk & compliance program.
• Act as the primary owner of risk management initiatives.
• Conduct third party risk assessments and due diligence.
• Establish a continuous monitoring program for vendor performance.
• Translate risk management policies into operational processes.
• Implement risk management tools for automation.
• Define and track key risk and performance indicators.
• Prepare reports for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with legal and procurement for contract management.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in GRC, focused on risk management.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC, etc.).
• Experience in integrated security governance and risk management.
• Strong security engineering fundamentals in cloud environments.
• Experience with GRC platforms.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Certifications like CISSP, CRISC, CISM are a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with innovative technology.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Focus on continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Equal opportunity workplace.
• Flexible working arrangements.