[Hiring] GRC Engineer I @Workstreet

Role Description

The Special Programs team delivers high-impact, fast-paced services that help organizations accelerate their compliance journey. Workstreet is seeking a highly motivated, client-focused GRC Engineer to join our fast-growing team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional client experiences, cultivating trust, and driving program outcomes while managing accounts and overseeing a pod of analysts across frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF.

The successful candidate will integrate quickly into the organization and manage active client accounts within their first 15 days. You will serve as the dedicated primary point of contact for a portfolio of accounts, guiding engagements end-to-end, resolving escalations with composure and urgency, and ensuring every client interaction reflects the highest standard of service.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate directly with U.S. clients, maintaining professionalism and executive care across all touchpoints.
• Strong organizational discipline to manage multiple cybersecurity compliance engagements simultaneously without losing velocity.
• Hands-on execution experience across SOC 2, ISO 27001, or NIST CSF frameworks within tech-focused cybersecurity environments.
• Practical familiarity authoring, rolling out, and enforcing enterprise cybersecurity policies and control benchmarks.
• Thrives in fast-paced startup settings, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and dynamic client challenges.
• Outstanding written and verbal English communication skills suited for executive and technical interactions.

Requirements

• Practical exposure utilizing automated compliance solutions such as Vanta or similar GRC platforms.
• Practical familiarity with additional regulatory frameworks including GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI DSS.
• Credentialed practitioner holding recognized certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CISA, or Security+.

Benefits

• Clear path with mentorship and training opportunities.
• Reimbursement for the successful completion of approved training and certification courses relevant to your current role.
• A competitive base salary with regular performance reviews linked to merit-based appraisals and bonus opportunities.
• Early-stage company with significant room for career advancement.
• Flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with a global team.

Work Environment Requirements

• Reliable high-speed internet connection.
• Quiet, professional home office setup.
• Amenable to work US Eastern Time zone hours.
• Fluency in written and verbal English communication skills.

Hiring and Selection Process

• Candidates must participate in live video interviews throughout the hiring process with camera on (non-negotiable) and be prepared to verify their identity during recruitment and onboarding.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of identity verification and background screening, where permitted by law.
• Selected candidates will participate in structured interviews with hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders to assess role fit, experience, and alignment with Workstreet’s operating principles.
• Candidates will receive prompt updates and consistent communication throughout the interview process, ensuring a transparent, smooth, and engaging experience at every step.

Workstreet Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, Workstreet is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Workstreet will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.