Senior GRC Program Specialist

Build your future with Sovos.

If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionizing how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.

At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges – we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities.

Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we!

Don’t worry if you don't check all the boxes – apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here.

The Work You'll Do:

The Senior Governance & Risk Compliance Specialist ensures robust security administration and proactive threat management, working closely with the Information Security Team to architect, implement, and monitor enterprise defenses against security breaches and vulnerabilities. This role involves maintaining and advancing current security protocols, developing information security policies, and managing compliance audits (e.g., PCI, SOC, ISO, NIST) aligned with industry standards. Additionally, this Specialist actively participates on the Sovos Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) to detect and resolve security incidents.

More specifically, you will:

Security Systems Administration: Deploy, optimize, and monitor security systems, including encryption key management, web and email gateways, data loss prevention, CASB, IDS/IPS, centralized logging, and vulnerability management platforms.

Compliance and Audits: Manage all compliance audits and ensure adherence to regulatory controls, including creating and maintaining audit mechanisms and documentation.

Security Incident Response: Participate in Incident Response as part of SIRT; investigate and resolve escalated security alerts and unusual system behaviors.

Vulnerability and Threat Management: Track industry exploitations and implement system/device hardening standards; conduct validation checks during environment deployments.

Inventory Management: Maintain an updated inventory of all software components across workstations, devices, and servers for vulnerability and license tracking.

Policy and Documentation: Develop and update security policies, procedures, and system documentation.

Collaboration and Training: Assist departments in identifying and remediating potential security issues and oversee third-party security questionnaires and due diligence responses.

 

What We Need From You

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related IT field is highly preferred.
• 6+ years in an IT environment, with experience in SaaS application development and n-tier architecture.
• Strong background in operating systems, including macOS, Windows, Linux, UNIX, and embedded systems.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage time judiciously.
• Capability to produce clear documentation and diagrams.
• Must be able to respond to on-site incidents and collaborate effectively with on-site teams.
• Due to client contractual obligations, the successful candidate will be asked to clear a background check, including drug test, prior to start

 

What Does Sovos Offer You?

The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside!

• Flexible Time-Off
• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401(k) with employee sponsored match
• Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days
• Mentoring Programs
• Globally recognized Training and Development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement, Time off to Volunteer, Charitable Giving Match, and more!

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.  We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law.  At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

 Company Background

Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos’ cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes.

 

More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit http://www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.