HHiring Reality
← Peregrine Technologies

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Lead, Federal

Peregrine Technologies
Location
Washington, D.C.
Posted
1 month ago
Department
GRC
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Active U.S. security clearance or ability to obtain one
  • 10+ years of experience in information security, GRC, security assurance, or cybersecurity risk management
  • Experience leading FedRAMP High authorization for a cloud service provider
  • Expertise in FedRAMP program management and federal Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation
  • Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and SP 800-37, FedRAMP, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
  • Technical understanding of cloud security architecture, including AWS or AWS GovCloud
Nice to have
  • Direct experience establishing and maintaining DoD IL4, IL5, or IL6 environments
  • Experience with ICD 503 accreditation and authorization of classified systems
  • Experience supporting federal or defense customers in sensitive information environments
  • CISSP, CISA, CGRC, CISM, CCSP, or comparable security certifications
What the job really is

The Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Lead will be responsible for overseeing Peregrine's FedRAMP High program and establishing security and compliance foundations for Department of War deployments. This role involves translating federal and defense requirements into actionable controls, collaborating across various teams, and ensuring compliance through continuous monitoring and remediation efforts. The position is hybrid, requiring four days in the Washington, D.C. office.

Benefits
  • Annual salary of $158,000 — $184,000 USD
  • Equity and bonuses may be applicable
  • Benefits information available in the posting
Things to weigh
  • Role requires significant collaboration across multiple teams
  • Position is hybrid with a strong in-office requirement (4 days a week)
  • Focus on compliance as an engineering and risk-management discipline may require a proactive approach to challenges
Job score3/5
Benefits2/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

Applying to Peregrine Technologies?

See how your résumé matches this role — and tailor it from what actually gets interviews.

Calculate resume scoreGenerate resume to apply
Job Link →