Security Program Analyst

Axon•Scottsdale, AZ

17h

About The Position

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter. Your Impact The Security Program Analyst is a senior individual contributor role responsible for leading the execution, coordination, and continuous improvement of core corporate security programs across Axon, with a strong emphasis on Security Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and accountability, supporting end-to-end security programs through structured governance, documentation, risk analysis, and cross-functional coordination. While the position does not include people management responsibilities, it plays a critical role in driving program outcomes, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring security initiatives are consistently executed and audit-ready. The Security Program Analyst serves as a central point of coordination for security GRC activities, training programs, risk tracking, and program infrastructure, partnering closely with Legal, Compliance, IT, Facilities, HR, Events, and regional security teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in security, risk management, business, or a related field.
6–9 years of experience in security programs, risk management, compliance, or related operational roles.
Strong working knowledge of security governance, risk frameworks, and compliance principles.
Experience supporting audits, risk tracking, and documentation-driven programs.
Proven ability to manage complex initiatives through influence and collaboration.
Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience supporting or operating a Security GRC program in a corporate or enterprise environment.
Familiarity with common GRC tools, frameworks, and control libraries.
Experience operating in global or high-growth technology environments.
Ability to translate complex security requirements into practical, scalable processes.
Calm, detail-oriented execution in dynamic or high-visibility environments.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day execution and sustainment of enterprise security programs, including governance, risk management, compliance tracking, training, documentation, and reporting.
Support the design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of security policies, standards, procedures, and playbooks aligned with regulatory and business requirements.
Conduct and coordinate security risk assessments, gap analyses, and mitigation planning across facilities, programs, and initiatives.
Develop and maintain metrics, dashboards, and reporting to support leadership visibility and decision-making.
Serve as a key contributor to security GRC activities, partnering with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and Audit teams to meet regulatory, contractual, and internal requirements.
Coordinate security-related audits, assessments, and evidence collection efforts, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
Maintain security risk registers, track remediation activities, and ensure timely follow-up and documentation.
Coordinate corporate security training and awareness programs, including onboarding, role-based training, tabletop exercises, and refresher sessions.
Partner with stakeholders to ensure training content aligns with evolving risks and compliance requirements.
Track training participation and effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Own and maintain security program infrastructure, including SharePoint sites, document repositories, workflows, and knowledge management tools.
Ensure documentation quality, version control, and accessibility across security programs.
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and dependencies for multiple concurrent security initiatives.
Apply structured project management practices to support consistent and predictable execution.
Act as a trusted partner to cross-functional teams by providing guidance on security program requirements, documentation, and risk considerations.
Lead working sessions and coordinate deliverables across stakeholders without direct authority.
Identify program risks, gaps, or inefficiencies and proactively escalate with data-driven recommendations.