GRC Analyst

About the role

The GRC Analyst at Uplight will manage third-party/vendor risk assessments, assist sales and operations functions, conduct annual and ad-hoc tabletop testing, review contracts, represent security and privacy in external conversations, participate in GRC processes, and support various security and compliance activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage 3rd party/vendor risk management assessments
• Aid sales and operations by managing security and compliance-related tasks such as completing Request for Proposals and security questionnaires
• Conduct annual and ad-hoc tabletop testing
• Review contracts from a security and privacy perspective
• Represent security and privacy in external-facing conversations, such as suppliers and clients
• Participate in GRC processes such as risk assessment, policy management, and audits
• Participate in projects dedicated to improving Uplight’s governance, risk, compliance (GRC), privacy, and information security posture
• Participate in security event monitoring and response
• Participate in privacy operations practices to ensure Uplight meets its privacy obligations
• Participate in security and compliance review activities
• Participate in on-call shift rotation
• Assist with security incident response activities, including developing playbooks, managing incident response processes, and continuous improvement practices
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in a GRC and/or security position
• Experience with third-party/vendor risk management processes
• Experience working with the sales team to complete Requests for Proposals and security questionnaires
• Understanding of GRC processes such as policy management, risk assessment, and IT audit
• Exposure to public cloud and cloud security concepts in environments like AWS, Azure or GCP

Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Skills

• Demonstrated passion for security and environmental responsibility

Benefits

Uplight offers a competitive salary range of $84,000 to $100,000 + bonus, comprehensive benefits, including flexible time off, generous parental leave, a wellness stipend, and work flexibility, and a supportive team environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

Pay

Salary Range: $84,000 to $100,000 + Bonus

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, including flexible time off, generous parental leave, a wellness stipend, and work flexibility to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Company Culture

At Uplight, we are deeply committed to both social and environmental responsibility. We offer a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions are recognized. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, empowered, and heard. Our Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities to connect with colleagues who share your interests and backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religion (including head coverings), age, sex, national origin, disability status (including neurodivergence), genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, neurotypicality, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.