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About Groq
Groq delivers fast, efficient AI inference. Our LPU-based system powers GroqCloud™, giving businesses and developers the speed and scale they need. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we are on a mission to make high performance AI compute more accessible and affordable. When real-time AI is within reach, anything is possible. Build fast.
Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Sr Manager Operations
Mission:
Groq is seeking a highly skilled GRC Sr Manager to join our growing team. This role will report to the Operations Director and be responsible for developing and implementing robust enterprise security programs globally across Datacenters, Labs, and remote offices.
Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:
Compensation: At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. For this role, the base salary range is $156,060 to $211,140, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.
Location: Groq is a geo-agnostic company, meaning you work where you are. Exceptional candidates will thrive in asynchronous partnerships and remote collaboration methods. Some roles may require being located near our primary sites, as indicated in the job description.
At Groq: Our goal is to hire and promote an exceptional workforce as diverse as the global populations we serve. Groq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our organization. We value and celebrate diversity in thought, beliefs, talent, expression, and backgrounds. We know that our individual differences make us better.
Groq is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We also take affirmative action to offer employment opportunities to minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Groq is committed to working with qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants who would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or who need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us at: talent@groq.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only. Evaluation of requests for reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Groq delivers fast, efficient AI inference. Our LPU-based system powers GroqCloud™, giving businesses and developers the speed and scale they need. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we are on a mission to make high performance AI compute more accessible and affordable. When real-time AI is within reach, anything is possible. Build fast.
Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Sr Manager Operations
Mission:
Groq is seeking a highly skilled GRC Sr Manager to join our growing team. This role will report to the Operations Director and be responsible for developing and implementing robust enterprise security programs globally across Datacenters, Labs, and remote offices.
Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:
- Operate effectively as a core member of the Operations team.
- Identify and drive the adoption of security best practices and standards, including aligning with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Create and enforce enterprise security policies, procedures, and standards.
- Manage and coordinate internal and external vulnerability and penetration testing.
- Conduct security assessments of suppliers and data processors.
- Review and help to negotiate information security clauses in commercial, procurement, and partner legal agreements.
- Function as a conduit between Security, Legal, Cloud, Engineering, Corporate IT, Sales, and other teams.
- Work effectively across the sites, including Datacenters, Labs, and remote offices.
- Stay informed about evolving regulatory landscapes and industry best practices.
- Participate in incident response and recovery efforts as needed.
- Respond to customer communications on security-related issues.
- At least 10 years of working in the GRC industry.
- Prior experience partnering closely with legal teams on regulatory or compliance issues.
- Experience with GRC management tools and technologies (e.g. Vanta, Drata, others).
- Relevant certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, CISA.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven ability to develop and implement GRC programs.
- Strong and proven written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience conducting supplier and data processor security risk assessments.
- Previously demonstrated work managing compliance frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC2 Type II, GDPR, HIPAA, or related.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with cloud security management, such as in GCP, Vanta.
- Familiarity with Unix or Linux operating systems.
- Humility - Egos are checked at the door
- Collaborative & Team Savvy - We make up the smartest person in the room, together
- Growth & Giver Mindset - Learn it all versus know it all, we share knowledge generously
- Curious & Innovative - Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design
- Passion, Grit, & Boldness - no limit thinking, fueling informed risk taking
Compensation: At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. For this role, the base salary range is $156,060 to $211,140, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.
Location: Groq is a geo-agnostic company, meaning you work where you are. Exceptional candidates will thrive in asynchronous partnerships and remote collaboration methods. Some roles may require being located near our primary sites, as indicated in the job description.
At Groq: Our goal is to hire and promote an exceptional workforce as diverse as the global populations we serve. Groq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our organization. We value and celebrate diversity in thought, beliefs, talent, expression, and backgrounds. We know that our individual differences make us better.
Groq is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We also take affirmative action to offer employment opportunities to minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Groq is committed to working with qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants who would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or who need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us at: talent@groq.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only. Evaluation of requests for reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Salary : $156,060 - $211,140
