Cloud Security GRC Specialist

Meta•Washington, DC

About The Position

Meta's Security Governance, Risk and Compliance function (Security GRC) serves as the primary hub for Security risk management and compliance across the company, providing support to Meta and its family of apps. Within Security GRC, the Cloud Security GRC function is a horizontal capability providing guidance and direction to first line teams in making Meta’s Cloud platforms secure, available and compliant. At Meta, we understand the significance of security, data protection, and privacy for the billions of people who use our services. We are committed to ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC), the Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2), and others, while enabling the business to rapidly and securely use appropriate Cloud solutions. We are currently seeking highly experienced and motivated information security professionals to join our Cloud Security Function to continue to develop Cloud Security GRC capabilities. This role is critical in driving change and ensuring compliance with these and other obligations. As part of this role, you will collaborate closely with engineers, analysts, technical program managers, business stakeholders, legal teams, and risk & compliance teams across the Meta organization. You will bring a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of information security and the ability to apply this knowledge to solve problems at scale. This role demands a blend of business and technical acumen, proven communication skills, and a keen desire to learn. Our goal is to make Meta the premier place to work for governance, risk, compliance, security, and integrity professionals.

Requirements

7+ years experience in information security and/or technology risk including one or more domains (e.g., access management, vulnerability management, change management, business continuity, application security, asset management)
Demonstrable familiarity with key Cloud Security, Risk Management and Compliance concepts
4+ years of experience in hands on security, with at least one of the major CSPs (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Experience in a GRC function overseeing Cloud implementations at scale
Experience in designing and implementing control frameworks
Experience in assessing security deficiencies in information systems and recommending mitigating controls in a corporate environment
Familiarity with compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements such as NIST, CSA CCM, ISO-27001, ISO27018, SOC2, GDPR, EECC, eDP, NIS2, and other relevant structures
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Security industry qualification (CISSP, CISM, CISA or similar)
Cloud-specific Cloud Certifications (CCSP, AWS Certified Security Specialist, CCSK, etc.)
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field

Responsibilities

Lead significant programs of work across various levels of cross-functional (XFN) teams in Cloud Security and Cloud GRC areas
Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to understand or identify defined work problems and program goals, obtain prioritized deliverables, and discuss program impact
Design, implement, and/or assess security controls and frameworks
Implement maturity frameworks across multiple programs factoring in emerging regulations and proactive detection of risks
Assess and document emerging regulatory impact on established policy and control frameworks
Identify, communicate, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders within one or more teams to drive impact and work toward mutual goals
Establish learnings, best practices, standardized frameworks and tools across GRC and related teams
Develop detailed program/project plans in partnership with cross-functional teams
Identify opportunities for information sharing, process improvement and automation
Support business travel on an as needed basis (up to 10%)