Senior Technology Risk Advisor (Applications, Platforms & Data)

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Senior Technology Risk Advisor (Applications, Platforms & Data) to provide independent, second-line (2LoD) assurance across application platforms, data, AI services, software development, domain and DNS management, and the online and web ecosystem. This role requires a strong second-line mindset, technical understanding of application, data, AI, web, and platform environments, and the ability to challenge first-line teams credibly.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based assurance reviews across application platforms, data, AI services, web technologies, and software development environments
• Assess the design and effectiveness of technology controls and identify opportunities to strengthen risk management practices
• Develop and maintain technology control frameworks aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Conduct thematic reviews on topics such as AI governance, data access controls, software development practices, web application security, and DNS/domain management
• Partner with technology teams to embed controls by design and improve operational resilience
• Validate evidence, manage findings, track remediation activities, and escalate material risks when required
• Deliver executive-level reporting, including control effectiveness ratings, risk heat maps, key risk indicators, trend analysis, and material issues for senior leadership and governance committees
• Support client assessments, audits, and compliance activities with defensible evidence and subject matter expertise
• Provide second-line oversight of AI risk management, data protection controls, and technology governance initiatives
• Monitor emerging regulatory requirements and industry trends, ensuring the control environment evolves appropriately

Requirements

We're looking for an experienced individual with 5 to 10 years in technology or IS risk and control assurance, including demonstrable second-line independent assurance over technology control environments. Strong knowledge across application, platform, data, cloud, and web and DNS environments is essential, along with the ability to assess and challenge controls without needing to operate them. Experience working with executive stakeholders and presenting complex information in a clear, actionable way is also crucial.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Relevant certifications such as CRISC, CISA, CGRC, CISSP, or similar are advantageous

Skills

Experience with some or all of the following is highly desirable: ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002, NIST frameworks and security controls, CMMC and client security requirements, risk and control assurance methodologies, data governance and protection controls, AI governance and model risk management, software development lifecycle (SDLC) controls, web application and digital platform security, domain, DNS, and online ecosystem governance.

Benefits

• 401K - Eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees
• GHD observes 9 holidays per year
• Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness Benefit - Full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program
• GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

Pay

$87,975 - $146,625.00 based on experience and location

Schedule

N/A