[Remote] Senior Security Engineer, GRC

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Temporal Technologies is an open source programming model company on a mission to simplify code and enhance developer experiences. They are seeking a Senior Security Engineer, GRC, who will manage the compliance program, oversee security questionnaires, and ensure customer confidence in their security posture while collaborating with various teams.ResponsibilitiesOwn the intake, prioritization, and completion of all inbound customer security questionnaires, RFPs, and due diligence requests including SIG, CAIQ, and custom enterprise questionnaires with a commitment to accuracy, thoroughness, and turnaround timeServe as the primary customer-facing representative for security and compliance, leading calls and meetings with enterprise customers, prospects, and their security or procurement teamsBuild and maintain a comprehensive, evergreen response library for common security and compliance questions, reducing duplication of effort and ensuring consistency across all customer engagementsBuild and maintain automations to continuously validate the organization's compliance posture across key frameworks including SOC2 Type II, ISO 27001, and HIPAA, coordinating evidence collection, managing external auditor relationships, and driving readiness for annual assessmentsBuild dashboards and reporting pipelines that provide leadership with real-time visibility into compliance posture, open risks, and program healthDesign and automate the third-party risk assessment process, including vendor tiering logic, questionnaire workflows, and continuous monitoring for critical vendorsPerform ongoing risk assessments and maintain a risk register that reflects the current threat and compliance landscape, escalating material findings to leadership with clear remediation recommendationsConduct third-party vendor risk assessments, including use case-specific risk analysis, ongoing tiering and monitoring, and implementation recommendationsAuthor, maintain, and operationalize security policies and procedures; track employee acknowledgments and manage exceptions through to resolutionCoordinate and participate in customer security review meetings, including onsite or virtual sessions with enterprise security, legal, and procurement stakeholdersCollaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Legal, and Product to gather documentation, validate control descriptions, and resolve compliance gaps surfaced through customer inquiriesSkills8+ years of experience in GRC, information security compliance, or a closely related fieldDeep, hands-on experience with at least two major compliance frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or FedRAMP), including direct involvement in audits and assessmentsProven track record managing high volumes of security questionnaires and enterprise due diligence requests, including SIG and CAIQ formatsStrong understanding of the security program's influence on company revenue and a partnership mindset with the Go To Market functionScripting and automation fluency (Python, Bash, or similar) and a track record of building tools, not just spreadsheetsStrong customer-facing communication skills, you are equally comfortable presenting to a CISO, walking a procurement team through a control matrix, or discussing technical security controls with customer engineering leadersSolid understanding of risk management principles, with hands-on experience performing risk assessments and maintaining a risk registerAbility to translate technical security controls into clear, business-appropriate language for non-technical audiences including customers, legal teams, and executivesStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent questionnaire engagements, each with distinct deadlines and stakeholder requirementsBachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)Security certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, or CCSPExperience with GRC platforms such as Vanta, Drata, Sprinto, or similarFamiliarity with NIST CSF or NIST 800-53 control frameworksBackground in SaaS, fintech, or healthcare environments with regulated data handling requirementsExperience drafting or reviewing Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Business Associate Agreements (BAAs), or security-related contract languageExperience supporting FedRAMP authorization or state-level public sector compliance programsBenefitsEligible to participate in Temporal's equity planUnlimited PTO, 12 Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays100% Premiums Coverage for Medical, Dental, and VisionAD&D, LT & ST Disability, and Life Insurance (Standard & Supplemental Available)Empower 401K PlanAdditional Perks for Learning & Development, Lifestyle Spending, In-Home Office Setup, Professional Memberships, WFH Meals, Internet Stipend and more!Paid Time Off (PTO) and Benefits outside the United States vary by country, and are issued in partnership with Remote.com.Perks to all international employees for learning & career development, a lifestyle spending account, in-home office setup (in addition to company-issued hardware), professional memberships, work-from-home meals, and access to the Calm app for mental wellness.$3,600 / Year Work from Home Meals$1,800 / Year Professional Enrichment (Career Development & Professional Memberships)$1,200 / Year Lifestyle Spending Account$1,000 / Year In-Home Office Setup (In addition to Temporal issued equipment - laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackpad, and extension power cable at no cost to you)$74 / Month Reimbursement for InternetCalm App Subscription for Mental Health & WellnessCompany OverviewTemporal Technologies is an open-source platform that simplifies building and managing complex, long-running workflows and microservices. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://temporal.io.Company H1B SponsorshipTemporal Technologies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 11 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 8 in 2023, 8 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.