The posting
Director, Governance, Risk and Compliance
Remote - United States
About the Role
The Director, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) is responsible for leading efforts to assess the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information via the framework set forth in the company’s global Information Security Management System (ISMS). This includes assessments of compliance with company security policies, operating an internal and third-party risk management process, and regular review and measurement of the effectiveness of information security controls. The successful candidate will liaise with and advise various teams including those responsible for systems architecture, systems deployments and application configuration. The position is a subject matter expert able to translate complex regulations in NIST, ISO, SOC, and PCI-DSS frameworks and standards into practical security controls and processes and reporting on the company's risk posture to senior management.
Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining the organization's ISMS documentation, including policies, standards, and procedures for risk management, compliance, and information security. Responsible for recommendations to the CISO, Product Management, Legal and Finance leadership teams that provide security program alignment with compliance requirements.
- Responsible for information risk management, collaborative design of information security controls, assessment of effective implementation of applicable controls, including identity and access management.
- Staying current on evolving regulatory environments, security threats, and compliance best practices, and updating policies and procedures accordingly.
- Responsible for maintaining and improving information security awareness in the organization.
- Translating business and information security needs and integrating these with the ISMS.
- Coordinating external audit engagements with 3PAO, ISO/SOC auditors, PCI DSS QSA firms and other security assessors, including coordinating responses and remediation efforts.
- Conducting vendor risk assessments and ensuring third-party compliance with security and privacy standards.
- Reviewing and monitoring the activities of the Security Incident Response and Business Continuity Management teams to ensure that the information security controls are used effectively during the complete life cycle of business continuity and disaster recovery response.
- Managing the recurring measurement of the effectiveness of ISMS controls implemented and communicate findings with senior management.
- Enforcing document control management processes for the Information Security Management System.
- Assisting with forecasting, planning and risk assessment relevant to evolving security control coverage in alignment with the company’s technology strategy.
- Maintaining and applying current industry knowledge and best practices. Researching and recommending use of new technologies.
- Project management including analysis of business requirements, creating and updating project plans, and tracking projects to successful completion.
- Assisting with vendor management, forecasting and program budget management.
- Managing personnel including mentoring and cross-training of team members to achieve business objectives.
Required Skills and Experience
- US Citizenship
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in IT audit and/or compliance
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Strong understanding of security standards and frameworks including ISO27000 series, NIST Special Publication 800 series, SOC audits, and security requirements of Data Privacy laws
- Previous experience gaining an ATO or P-ATO for a cloud implementation under the FedRAMP, GovRAMP or IL-4 programs
- Understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies, cloud and server infrastructure, network technologies
- Experience managing security staff, collaboration and relationship building with global teams
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Current CISA, CISM, CISSP or equivalent certification is strongly preferred
About Blackboard
Blackboard is a leading EdTech company and SaaS provider that delivers the digital environment for transformational teaching and learning. We serve thousands of institutions with the industry's most AI-advanced LMS, Blackboard Ally for accessibility, and institutional effectiveness solutions that put educators and learners at the center. We're an education company that builds technology. Learn more at blackboard.com.
The expected salary range for this position is $154,000 - $209,000. The range reflects base salary only and does not include additional compensation such as company bonus or benefits. Placement within the pay range will depend on a variety of factors, such as experience, skills, internal parity, and location.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the role is based at the time of hire and must maintain that authorization for the duration of employment. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position.
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.
Blackboard is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.
