Staff Security Analyst - GRC

Harness•Lincoln, NE

1d•$160,000 - $190,000•Remote

About The Position

A Staff Security Analyst will be a critical member of the GRC team working within the Information Security organization and across the business to advise, build, and operate security and compliance programs at scale. Utilizing in-depth expertise across multiple disciplines, you will be responsible for executing various components of Harness' security posture and overseeing end-to-end solutions to complex compliance problems. As a Staff Security Analyst, you will lead security efforts to acquire and maintain crucial compliance certifications across Commercial sectors while assisting with Federal initiatives. You will design solutions that enable Harness' security goals and collaborate directly with business and engineering teams to preserve velocity while ensuring top-tier security. This role requires a strong core in Commercial Compliance mastery (SOC 2, SOC 1, ISO 27k, HIPAA, PCI), Customer Trust experience, and hands-on GRC Engineering and Automation capabilities, complemented by familiarity with Federal Compliance (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53).

Requirements

A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant industry experience in security, compliance, and GRC program management.
Extensive exposure to commercial industry regulations, frameworks, and compliance certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).
Previous experience with GRC tools and a demonstrated ability to build automation for security and compliance controls in a cloud-native environment (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Working knowledge or exposure to Federal compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, CMMC) and are interested in expanding these programs.
Strong cybersecurity acumen and solid technical proficiency with enterprise SaaS applications and infrastructure.
Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and build new programs from scratch.
Clear, concise communication skills, both written and verbal, and can effectively partner with technical engineering teams as well as non-technical stakeholders.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex, fast-paced situations.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience building, delivering, or managing a FedRAMP-compliant service offering (FedRAMP Moderate+) or achieving an ATO.
Familiarity with specialized defense/federal environments like Platform One, Iron Bank, CMMC, or DoD IL.
Familiarity with what is going on under the hood of the AWS or GCP console and can speak to best practices for configuration and management.
Relevant security or technical certifications (ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, PCI QSA, CISA, CISSP, PMP, AWS/GCP Professional, or FedRAMP-specific credentials).
Previous experience assessing and utilizing AI in a secure environment.
Exposure to or experience with Kubernetes, SBOMs, SLSA, and/or DLP.
Eagerness to share knowledge with junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and continuously monitor commercial compliance controls, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure environments are properly scoped and secured for SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA.
Develop and implement automation solutions to scale compliance tasks, automate control testing, integrate continuous compliance checks into the CI/CD pipeline, and streamline reporting.
Contribute to Federal compliance initiatives and frameworks (such as FedRAMP Moderate+, CMMC, DoD IL, and FedRAMP 20x) as Harness expands its public sector footprint.
Support customer trust initiatives by reviewing contracts for security and privacy requirements, completing detailed customer security questionnaires, and maintaining the customer trust portal.
Contribute precise and actionable guidance to ensure security and privacy by design for engineering, product, and business initiatives.
Manage relationships and facilitate engagement with external suppliers, auditors, assessors, and enterprise prospects.
Identify, track, and mitigate risks related to compliance projects, continuously monitor supply chain security, and manage vendor risk.
Articulate Harness's security capabilities and controls clearly to enterprise customers and regulatory auditors.