Senior GRC Specialist - Sovos Compliance

Build your future with Sovos.

If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement to a force for growth while revolutionizing how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape.

At Sovos, we're dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges – we're committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do. Our teams operate on the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities.

Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities? So are we!

Don’t worry if you don't check all the boxes – apply anyway! We're focused on hiring the right people, not just the "right" resume. It's not about what you've done elsewhere; it's all about what you're capable of doing here.

The Work You'll Do:

As a Senior Governance & Risk Compliance Specialist at Sovos, you will play a key role in administering and implementing security systems, while investigating and reviewing alerts, logs, reports, and other available mechanisms. You will also contribute to the architectural design, planning, and implementation of enterprise defenses against security breaches and vulnerabilities. Additionally, you will help maintain and enhance security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with industry best practices.

You will oversee the maintenance and lifecycle management of auditing mechanisms such as PCI, SOC, ISO, and NIST, ensuring compliance for our product lines. As part of the Sovos Security Incident Response Team (SIRT), you will work to identify and resolve security incidents.

More specifically, you will:

• Deploy, tune, and optimize security systems, including encryption key management, web and email gateways, data loss prevention, CASB, centralized logging, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management, and virtualization platforms.
• Research and design new and existing security technologies and architectures.
• Manage compliance with regulatory audits and ensure controls are in place and maintained.
• Collaborate across departments to identify and remediate potential security issues.
• Maintain an inventory of all software, libraries, and modules for vulnerability and license tracking.
• Investigate and resolve escalated security alerts; review logs and reports for unusual activity that may indicate compromises.
• Optimize system rules and alerts for centralized logging, IDS/IPS, and other security platforms.
• Develop and maintain system hardening standards and contribute to the organization’s security strategies.
• Support third-party vendor management and complete third-party security questionnaires and due diligence responses.
• Stay current on industry standards, best practices, and security threats.
• Participate in or manage Incident Response investigations as part of the CIRT.
• Ensure confidentiality of company, client, and employee data.
• Be available for after-hours and weekend incidents, as necessary.

What We Need From You

• 6+ years of experience in an IT environment.
• Familiarity with SaaS application development, n-tier architectures, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of various operating systems (Mac OS, Windows, Linux, UNIX, embedded systems).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to set and manage priorities effectively.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Ability to produce clear documentation and diagrams.
• Willingness to respond to on-site incidents promptly and collaborate with on-site teams.
• Due to client contractual obligations, the successful candidate will be asked to clear a background check, including drug screen

What Does Sovos Offer You?

The tools to enhance your life - because we want you to enjoy your life outside of work and inside!

• Flexible Time-Off
• Competitive Salaries with Uncapped Commission Plans
• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401(k) with employee sponsored match
• Bi-Weekly Meeting Free Days
• Mentoring Programs
• Globally recognized Training and Development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement, Time off to Volunteer, Charitable Giving Match, and more!

Sovos is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment that celebrates diversity and where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees.  We do not discriminate against race, color, religions, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic provided by law.  At Sovos, all employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work.

 Company Background

Sovos is a global provider of tax, compliance and trust solutions and services that enable businesses to navigate an increasingly regulated world with true confidence. Purpose-built for always-on compliance capabilities, our scalable IT-driven solutions meet the demands of an evolving and complex global regulatory landscape. Sovos’ cloud-based software platform provides an unparalleled level of integration with business applications and government compliance processes.

More than 100,000 customers in 100+ countries – including half the Fortune 500 – trust Sovos for their compliance needs. Sovos annually processes more than three billion transactions across 19,000 global tax jurisdictions. Bolstered by a robust partner program more than 400 strong, Sovos brings to bear an unrivaled global network for companies across industries and geographies. Founded in 1979, Sovos has operations across the Americas and Europe, and is owned by Hg and TA Associates. For more information visit http://www.sovos.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.