GRC & Incident Manager

The GRC Incident Manager leads the organization’s security and operational incident response function while supporting the GRC program that keeps the company audit-ready. This role owns incident command from detection through resolution, directs cross-functional response across Security, Engineering, IT, Legal, Compliance, Communications, Facilities, HR, and Executive Leadership, and translates each incident into measurable improvement through KPIs, after-action documentation, and updated controls. The role also supports ongoing compliance obligations (SOC 2, GLBA Safeguards Rule, ISO/IEC 27001) so that incident response and compliance posture reinforce each other rather than operating as separate functions., * Serve as Incident Commander for security and operational incidents, holding full command and control over response activities.

• Build, execute, and maintain Incident Action Plans (IAPs) that give each response a clear structure, owner, and timeline.
• Make time-sensitive decisions under pressure, weighing safety, regulatory exposure, and business continuity.
• Lead post-incident reviews and drive corrective actions through to closure.
• Run tabletop exercises and simulations to pressure-test playbooks and team readiness.

Physical Security Operations

• Manage physical security incidents, including unauthorized access, safety threats, and facility disruptions.
• Coordinate with Facilities, HR, Legal, and local authorities as needed during physical security events.
• Ensure physical security controls align with cybersecurity, business continuity, and compliance programs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the central point of coordination between technical responders and non-technical stakeholders during an incident.
• Direct and coordinate Security Operations, Engineering, IT, Legal, Compliance, Communications, and Executive Leadership throughout the incident lifecycle.
• Engage external parties - law enforcement, emergency services, regulators, and vendors - when an incident requires it.
• Partner with Security, Engineering, and Compliance to keep response playbooks and escalation paths current.

Compliance Management

• Support the SOC 2 compliance program (Type I and Type II) - assisting with control ownership, evidence collection, auditor coordination, and remediation tracking.
• Support alignment with ISO/IEC 27001, including risk assessments, Statement of Applicability support, and control mapping.
• Support GLBA Safeguards Rule obligations, including related vendor oversight and risk documentation.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and control-effectiveness reviews across people, process, and technology.
• Support regulator, auditor, and customer due-diligence requests.

KPIs & Metrics

• Define and track incident response metrics (e.g., time to detect, time to contain, time to resolve, recurrence rate) to measure program maturity.
• Develop compliance KPIs (control exceptions, remediation aging, audit findings closure rate) for leadership reporting.
• Use trend data from incidents and audits to prioritize control investment and process changes.
• Report metrics and program status to Executive Leadership on a recurring cadence.

Documentation

• Maintain incident response plans, IAP templates, and after-action reports.
• Maintain GRC documentation - policies, standards, procedures, and the risk register - under a continuous-compliance model.
• Document control evidence, audit responses, and remediation records to support SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GLBA audits.
• Keep playbooks, escalation matrices, and contact trees current and accessible.

• 3-5 years of experience in incident response, GRC, or risk management, preferably in a regulated environment such as fintech or financial services.
• Direct experience serving as Incident Commander or in a comparable incident leadership role, including running IAPs and post-incident reviews.
• Familiarity with SOC 2 and GLBA Safeguards Rule compliance programs; working knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001.
• Experience building and tracking KPIs/metrics for incident response and compliance programs.
• Strong written documentation skills; comfortable producing audit-ready records under time pressure.
• Professional certifications such as ICS-100/200 preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent experience/certifications., This is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting (approximately 95%), repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. It also may require occasional standing, lifting, carrying of 20lbs or less, walking, kneeling, bending/stooping, twisting, pulling/pushing, and reaching above the shoulder. Employees in this position must be physically able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position.

Pulled from the full job description

• Pet insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance, * Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Birthday Day Off
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) Match
• FSA and HSA
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development Courses
• In Office Provided Snacks and Drinks
• Gym Facilities (LA & Tustin/CEC Offices)
• In Office Engagement Activities

Compensation Range

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $118,300-$136,300 annually.

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