Senior GRC Analyst

Workato delivers enterprise infrastructure for the agentic era, redefining iPaaS and helping enterprises unify data, applications, processes, and AI into a single, governed platform. A leader in Enterprise MCP and trusted by 50% of the Fortune 500, Workato’s cloud-native architecture connects every application, data source, and process to power real-time orchestration at scale. With enterprise-grade security and continuous innovation at its core, Workato provides the trusted foundation for organizations to automate with confidence and operationalize AI across the business. To learn more, visit www.workato.com

We are looking for an exceptional Senior GRC Analyst to join our growing team. In this role, you will lead compliance assessments for frameworks such as NIST 800-171, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53 (FedRAMP), PCI, MLPS and IRAP, while also driving broader security compliance efforts. The ideal candidate will use strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills to evaluate controls, identify gaps, and recommend improvements across security domains. You will also be responsible for:

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  Lead and participate in both internal and external audits for frameworks including ISO 27001/27701, PCI-DSS, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53 (FedRamp), and IRAP

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  Experience using or exploring AI/automation tools to enhance, streamline, or scale Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) processes and workflows

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  Manage and oversee risk, compliance, and governance initiatives across teams

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  Coordinate with process owners, control owners, auditors, and consultants to ensure findings are tracked and addressed

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  Conduct risk assessments, security audits, and third-party/vendor risk reviews

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  Review contracts to ensure security and compliance requirements are met

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  Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance the organization’s security posture

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  Communicate risks and compliance requirements clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

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  Perform regular user access reviews

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  Develop and track remediation plans for identified risks and issues

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  Maintain and update the risk register

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  Oversee vendor security assurance processes

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  Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement effective internal controls aligned with regulatory standards

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  Support risk and security discussions across cross-functional teams

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  Build strong working relationships across departments

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  Take on additional responsibilities as needed

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate compliance requirements into technical actions

• High energy and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

• Strong collaboration and a knowledge-sharing mindset

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• High attention to detail, integrity, and ethical standards

• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges

• May involve some international travel

• This position requires overlap with U.S. Pacific Time (PST) working hours. Candidates should be available and flexible to work from 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM IST.

• Strong hands-on experience with PCI audits, ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, FedRamp, SOC 2, and potentially IRAP is required.