Security Manager – GRC

Location: Irving, TX (Onsite, with potential for remote flexibility in the future)

Compensation: $120K–$140K + 8% bonus + excellent benefits

Location: Irving, TX - onsite 5x week

Direct Hire

I'm working with a client who is looking to hire a GRC Security Manager to join their growing IT Security team. This is a newly created role offering a chance to build, mature, and formalize GRC processes in a highly visible function supported by a strong leadership team.

As the Security Manager – GRC, you’ll be a working manager responsible for maturing and formalizing IT governance, risk, and compliance processes. You’ll oversee internal audits, SOX compliance, NIST CSF implementation, vulnerability management, third-party risk assessments, and GRC tooling. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams and report to the CISO.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct internal IT security audits and SOX compliance activities.
• Implement NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0.
• Review SOC 2 reports and assess third-party vendors for compliance and risk.
• Oversee security controls design, change/access management, and application compliance.
• Support and scale the third-party risk management program and vulnerability management (using Rapid7).
• Collaborate with internal/external auditors, product leads, and IT teams.
• Guide GRC team members and drive continuous improvement in compliance and risk posture.
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years in GRC/security governance with a focus on internal audit and SOX.
• 3+ years of leadership experience within a GRC function.
• Hands-on experience with frameworks and tools: SOX, NIST CSF, SOC 2, Rapid7, GRC platforms (e.g., RSA Archer, Workiva, MetricStream).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills—this role requires significant interaction with business and audit teams.
• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
  
  

If you're a GRC leader looking to take ownership and shape the future of IT risk and compliance at an established, forward-thinking company, let’s connect.

• MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES NOW AND IN THE FUTURE WITHOUT ASSISTANCE**
  
  

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