Head of Risk and Compliance

Semperis • Addison, TX

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Deputy CISO, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving the company’s enterprise risk management (ERM) framework and compliance frameworks, ensuring that security, compliance, and business resilience are embedded into how we operate. This role requires a leader who can balance technical depth with business acumen—someone who understands cybersecurity risk, regulatory expectations, and operational realities, and can translate that into actionable programs across the organization. Hybrid in either Dallas, TX or Hoboken, NJ

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, cybersecurity, or information assurance, with at least 5 years in leadership capacity.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, operational risk, business continuity, and compliance programs.
• Proven experience working within or alongside a CISO organization in a fast-paced technology or cybersecurity environment.
• Expertise in quantitative and qualitative risk analysis, reporting, and executive communication.
• Familiarity with standards and regulations such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, DORA, and NIS2.
• Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills, capable of engaging stakeholders across technical and business domains.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications preferred: CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27005 Risk Manager, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the company-wide risk and compliance management strategy, policies, and framework aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with different stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate operational, cybersecurity, and compliance risks.
• Own and evolve the company’s risk register, metrics, and reporting cadence, providing transparent insights to the CISO, senior leadership, and board committees.
• Manage and lead the company’s compliance frameworks including ISO, Common Criteria, FedRamp, SOCII, GDPR, and more.
• Quarterback compliance efforts, testing and auditing.
• Lead third-party and vendor risk management programs, ensuring supply chain resilience and adherence to company security requirements.

Benefits

• You’ll be part of a global team on the front lines of cybersecurity innovation.
• At Semperis, we celebrate curiosity, integrity, and people who take initiative.
• If you’re someone who sees the glass as half full, embraces challenges as growth opportunities, and values a healthy balance between work and life—we’d love to meet you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees