Senior Security Engineer, GRC Automation

Senior Security Engineer, GRC Automation in Canada and the USA

1Password is hiring a remote Senior Security Engineer, GRC Automation based in Canada or the USA to modernize and scale governance, risk, and compliance operations. This senior-level driving role focuses on replacing manual spreadsheets and inbox workflows with automated, self-running systems as the company grows.

Core Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Drata GRC platform while working alongside the Senior Manager of GRC.
• Build automated workflows for gathering audit evidence and connect integrations for control monitoring.
• Determine practical AI applications, including the use of LLMs or agentic tools to solve compliance problems.
• Own the technical narrative with external auditors and executives regarding architecture and effectiveness.

Requirements and Background

Candidates need five or more years of hands-on technical experience in security engineering, DevSecOps, GRC automation, or solutions engineering. Applicants must have a proven track record of integrating GRC platforms like Drata, Vanta, or JupiterOne into production environments, along with proficiency in Python, JavaScript, APIs, webhooks, and workflow automation. A strong understanding of frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST is required, as is the ability to run projects independently from scoping to delivery.

Helpful background includes experience with Tines, dashboard creation in Looker or Metabase, AWS IAM, encryption, logging, privacy engineering, the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, and relevant certifications like CISSP or CISA. Education requirements are not specified.

Compensation

The annual salary for this fully remote Senior Security Engineer, GRC Automation position ranges from $144,000 to $214,000 per year.