Senior GRC Analyst

Workato•Palo Alto, CA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Workato is seeking a detail-oriented, driven, and technically experienced Senior GRC Analyst to strengthen and advance its security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) program — with a primary focus on FedRAMP authorization and ongoing federal compliance operations. This role will lead FedRAMP readiness, authorization, and continuous monitoring activities in alignment with NIST 800-53 requirements, while also supporting broader compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, PCI-DSS, and IRAP. The ideal candidate will bring deep federal compliance expertise combined with strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills to evaluate controls, identify gaps, and drive improvements across security domains.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, audits, risk management, compliance, or remediation
Hands-on FedRAMP experience required — including direct involvement in FedRAMP authorization (Moderate or High baseline preferred), SSP authoring, POA&M management, or 3PAO coordination
Deep familiarity with NIST 800-53 Rev 5 control families and FedRAMP-specific overlays, guidance, and templates
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or Google Cloud (government regions)
Proven ability to negotiate and prioritize risk remediation with internal and federal stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
Strong understanding of security controls in cloud environments, including boundary definition, encryption, access control, and vulnerability management
Familiarity with NIST 800-171 and CMMC as complementary federal frameworks
Experience auditing frameworks such as PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001/27701
Relevant certifications strongly preferred: CISSP, CISA, FedRAMP-specific training (e.g., FedRAMP PMO courses), or similar
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently with minimal supervision
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate federal compliance requirements into technical actions and executive-level summaries
High energy and adaptability in a fast-paced, high-stakes compliance environment
Strong collaboration and knowledge-sharing mindset across engineering, legal, and customer-facing teams
Excellent time management and organizational skills — particularly for managing concurrent ConMon and audit cycles
High attention to detail, integrity, and ethical standards consistent with handling federal data and programs
Willingness to learn and take on new challenges as Workato's federal footprint grows

Nice To Haves

This position requires overlap with U.S. Pacific Time (PST) working hours.
Strong hands-on experience with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and potentially IRAP is required.
May involve some international travel.
Must be eligible to work on U.S. federal government-related programs; ability to obtain or support federal security clearance processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

Leading FedRAMP authorization efforts — including System Security Plan (SSP) development, Security Assessment Report (SAR) review, Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) management, and preparation for Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) engagements
Owning continuous monitoring (ConMon) activities in accordance with FedRAMP requirements, including monthly vulnerability scanning, incident reporting, and annual assessments
Maintain and update FedRAMP authorization documentation, including SSP, CIS, CRM, and associated artifacts
Lead internal and external audits for frameworks including FedRAMP (NIST 800-53), ISO 27001/27701, PCI-DSS, NIST 800-171, and IRAP
Coordinate with process owners, control owners, 3PAOs, and federal agency stakeholders to ensure findings are tracked and remediated
Conduct risk assessments, security audits, and third-party/vendor risk reviews with a focus on FedRAMP boundary and supply chain risk
Review contracts to ensure security and compliance requirements — including FedRAMP flow-down clauses — are met
Identify control gaps and recommend improvements to enhance the organization's federal security posture
Communicate FedRAMP requirements, risks, and compliance status clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including federal agency customers
Perform regular user access reviews aligned to least-privilege and FedRAMP AC control requirements
Develop and track remediation plans for identified risks and POA&M items
Maintain and update the risk register with federal risk considerations
Oversee vendor and subservice provider security assurance processes relevant to the FedRAMP authorization boundary
Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, and product teams to design and implement controls aligned with NIST 800-53 baselines
Support federal-facing sales and customer success discussions with compliance expertise
Explore and leverage AI/automation tools to enhance, streamline, or scale GRC and ConMon workflows
Build strong working relationships across departments and with federal agency AOs (Authorizing Officials)
Take on additional responsibilities as needed