Cybersecurity Governance Risk and Compliance Leader

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Palo Alto Networks Full time

About Us

Palo Alto Networks is a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, dedicated to protecting our digital way of life. We strive to create a safer and more secure world by providing innovative incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes.

Our Mission

We're problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. Our vision is to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, helping our clients navigate complex security challenges and achieve their goals with confidence.

Your Role

The Principal Consultant, GRC for Proactive Services will lead our Governance, Risk, and Compliance team across a comprehensive portfolio of clients. This role requires assessing security risk across multiple frameworks and serving as a technical key team member in client engagements.

Your Impact

  1. Develop and maintain industry-leading security standards within professional services
  2. Stay up-to-date on industry knowledge of and experience with cybersecurity best practices within Governance Risk and Compliance to provide recommendations to proactively improve our client's security posture and maturity
  3. Lead Advisory engagements such as Tabletop Exercises, Cyber Risk Assessments, Incident Response Plan development, Ransomware Readiness Reviews & Breach Readiness Reviews
  4. Effectively manage team members, monitor progress, track budget, manage risk, and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes while defining potential impacts and creating an effective mitigation strategy for multiple projects at a given time
  5. Proactively identify security risks and vulnerabilities, eliminating cybersecurity threats via stakeholder interviews, documentation review, and deep-dive testing and control validation
  6. Evaluate client controls against legal, regulatory, privacy, policy, standards, and security requirements
  7. Communicate audit, assessment, or compliance results, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders
  8. Effectively communicate with external stakeholders in a professional manner
  9. Scope new opportunities with prospective clients, including drafting statements of work and proposals
  10. Perform travel requirements as needed to meet business demands (on average ~30%)

Your Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience performing information security and risk assessments based upon industry-accepted standards
  • Former professional services and consulting experience preferred
  • Experience managing a team of consultants
  • Knowledge of GRC tools, technology, and implementation
  • Experience with security assessments/audits, drafting findings and recommendations, and prioritizing recommendations via quantitative risk scoring
  • Demonstrate a track record in strengthening existing and developing new client relationships
  • Knowledge of computer forensic tools, technologies, and methods
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or equivalent years of professional experience or equivalent military experience to meet job requirements and expectations

Compensation and Benefits

This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $151,000 - $208,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience. Additionally, you'll have access to restricted stock units, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

Why Choose Palo Alto Networks?

We're committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to innovate. If you're passionate about shaping the future of cybersecurity and want to join a dynamic team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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