Expert Engineer, Governance, Risk, & Compliance

Activision Blizzard•Santa Monica, CA

About The Position

Expert Engineer, Governance, Risk, & Compliance Your Platform Founded in 1979, Activision has continuously disrupted the world of entertainment as a leader in the videogame industry. With a history of delivering iconic game changers -- like Pitfall®, Tony Hawk®, Guitar Hero®, Crash Bandicoot™, Skylanders™ and Call of Duty® -- our obsession is delighting our players around the globe. Focused and committed to innovation, we consistently deliver the most beloved, engaging and successful entertainment. And while we have world-class franchises, infrastructure and resources, our success comes from a passionate, talented and diverse team of people producing greatness together. So, if you're interested in our biggest priority, it's our people. We're currently driving the next era for our company and community by creating amazing experiences for fans and continuing to make Activision an inclusive place where everyone can thrive. Join us, make history. To learn more, check us out at www.activision.com, www.activisiongamesblog.com or @Activision on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Your Mission This position is a senior-level role focused on Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), requiring a blend of strong technical expertise and GRC knowledge to identify, assess, and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with information security standards. The Technical GRC Engineer will be responsible for guiding implementation and maintenance of technical controls, tools, and processes that support the organization's security governance and compliance objectives. This role bridges the gap between security engineering and GRC by ensuring that compliance requirements are translated into actionable technical solutions and can be monitored effectively. This individual will work with the Information Security, Application Development, Legal, IT, and other business teams to:

Requirements

Technical GRC engineering capabilities.
Deep knowledge of leading practice GRC and compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and CSF, CIS Controls, Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) CCM, etc.
Ability to translate controls into technical system configurations and implement security controls within cloud and on-prem environments.
Direct experience in performing technical assessments of cloud environments and application security, within the context of risk management and compliance.
Understanding of technical GRC architectures, log flows, APis, and pipelines.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security services.
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and experience with building and maintaining integrations between GRC platforms and downstream/upstream systems to facilitate risk management workflows.
Strong familiarity with GRC tools (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, Archer, AuditBoard, etc.).
Experience with building dashboards and alerts for compliance monitoring.
Knowledge of GRC AI-agent development and governance.
Awareness of new upcoming cybersecurity compliance regulations and related requirements.
Relevant GRC and compliance certifications including Certified Information Systems Auditor/ Manager (CISA/CISM), CRISC, Cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
10+ years of direct experience in information security governance, risk management, compliance and/or security engineering.
Excellent oral/written communication, problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve desired objectives and project results.
Ability to interface effectively and decisively with all levels of management, departments, business units across global time zones and outside vendors.
Ability to consistently provide proactive communications and status to management and project teams.
A desire to participate in creating the workplace you want to be a part of.

Responsibilities

Play a critical role in the technical development, implementation, and maintenance of the GRC platform.
Drive integration strategies between GRC platforms and enterprise systems to enable automated data sharing and reporting.
Provide expert guidance and leadership on GRC technical matters to senior leadership and business stakeholders.
Establish standardized workflows for risk assessments, exception handling, and remediation tracking to ensure consistency and accountability.
Develop and implement compliance monitoring and reporting mechanisms in the GRC platform
Perform technical risk assessments as part of security exceptions to identify gaps and engage with the business to understand control environments and mitigation strategies.
Oversee issue management processes for audit findings, risk mitigation, and compliance gaps, ensuring timely resolution.
Provide expert guidance on GRC architectures and AI -agent development.
Participate in the administration of GRC tools and AI -agents.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

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