Cybersecurity GRC Lead

We’re hiring for a “Cybersecurity GRC Lead” role in “Burlington, MA (Hybrid – Onsite M/W/F required)” with one of our industry-leading clients. This is a long-term opportunity, with competitive pay, and the team is actively scheduling interviews.

Role: Cybersecurity GRC Lead

Location: Burlington, MA (Hybrid – Onsite M/W/F required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

Our client is a leading, publicly traded medical technology and healthcare innovation company focused on developing cutting-edge solutions that improve patient outcomes worldwide. Known for its strong commitment to research, regulatory excellence, and product innovation, the organization operates in a highly regulated environment and partners closely with global stakeholders across engineering, quality, and compliance. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company driving meaningful advancements in healthcare technology while maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity and governance.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity GRC Lead to drive governance, risk, and compliance initiatives within a regulated technology environment. This role focuses on continuous control monitoring, audit readiness, and cross-functional coordination to ensure cybersecurity compliance across products, systems, and operations. This is a strategic leadership role centered on governance and oversight—not hands-on technical execution. You will work closely with Engineering, IT, Security, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure all cybersecurity requirements are properly tracked, executed, and documented.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Program Oversight

• Own and manage the cybersecurity GRC program, including control schedules and compliance activities
• Maintain policies, procedures, and control documentation
• Define roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths across teams
• Provide regular reporting on KPIs, KRIs, and risk posture to leadership.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Track cybersecurity requirements from internal, customer, and regulatory sources
• Manage cybersecurity risk assessments and remediation tracking
• Maintain and update the risk register.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Audit Readiness

• Act as the central point of coordination across Engineering, IT, Security, Quality, and Regulatory teams
• Support audit and inspection readiness by ensuring all required artifacts are current and accessible
• Coordinate responses to security questionnaires, audits, and customer requests.

Control Assurance

• Oversee execution of recurring controls such as access reviews, vulnerability scans, and patch management
• Ensure proper tracking of remediation activities and SLA adherence
• Coordinate supplier and third-party security requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvements in GRC processes, reporting, and documentation
• Enhance dashboards, templates, and evidence tracking systems.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, GRC, or risk management within regulated environments
• Strong experience in healthcare, medical devices, life sciences, or similar regulated industries
• Deep understanding of frameworks such as NIST, IEC standards, and regulatory expectations
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, and customer security assessments
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $118,500 – $148,100
• 10% annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance available (up to $10,000).

Additional Details

• Hybrid schedule with required onsite presence (Monday, Wednesday, Friday; additional days as needed)
• This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we’ve specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Learn more: tridentconsultinginc.com.

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