Ziply Fiber · 2 weeks ago
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Manager
Everett, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$126K/yr - $172K/yr
5+ years expZiply Fiber is committed to enhancing the connected lives of communities through its fast internet services. The Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Manager will oversee the company's GRC framework, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and guiding risk management strategies in collaboration with senior leadership.
InternetManufacturingTelecommunications
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Karen K.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the GRC team, ensuring clear direction, motivation, and support
Recruit, train, and retain skilled professionals in governance, risk, and compliance
Set performance objectives, conduct regular evaluations, and provide constructive feedback
Leads initiatives that support vendor risk oversight, internal policy enforcement, legal hold coordination, and audit readiness
Drives operationalization of Ziply's compliance commitments and serves as the key liaison to auditors and regulators
Own and lead the full lifecycle of policy development, executive approval, publication, and cross-functional enforcement across business units
Drive alignment with critical frameworks (NIST 800-171, PCI-DSS) and maintain compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations
Heads the audit process, leads internal and external audit readiness and response efforts, overseeing control testing, evidence collection, remediation, and closeout reporting
Manage and maintain the enterprise risk register; drive mitigation planning, track issue resolution, and escalate emerging threats to senior leadership
Oversee third-party risk management, including vendor assessments, compliance attestations, contractual risk reviews, and annual reassessments
Serve as GRC lead for M&A activities—conducting due diligence, identifying control gaps in acquired entities, and ensuring compliance integration post-close
Own the business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) governance program; oversee planning, documentation, testing, and incident response readiness across business units
Coordinate legal hold and regulatory inquiry response efforts, ensuring proper documentation handling and defensibility of enterprise actions
Produce and deliver executive-level reports on risk trends, control maturity, audit findings, and overall compliance posture
Lead stakeholder collaboration initiatives to drive policy adherence and embed compliance into day-to-day operations
Establishes company compliance program policies and processes and creates awareness and training programs tailored to business function and risk profile
Reviews company marketing materials to ensure they remain in compliance
Lead a team of GRC analysts; oversee their risk assessments, remediation plans, documentation efforts, and audit support
Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Security, IT, and Operations to enforce unified and consistent governance and compliance practices
Own and drive continuous improvement of compliance maturity, business continuity readiness, and risk visibility across the organization
Manage and maintain GRC platforms or compliance tracking systems
Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, Risk Management, Legal Studies, Business, or a related field required
Industry certification required (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or equivalent)
Minimum of five (5) years' experience in GRC, audit, risk management, or compliance leadership roles required
Strong understanding of risk frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
Direct experience managing regulatory requirements such as PCI-DSS, DFARS, and HIPAA
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects and compliance initiatives
Excellent communication and documentation skills, including presenting to executives and auditors
Experience managing and maintaining GRC platforms or compliance tracking systems
Familiarity with legal hold, third-party risk, and incident response documentation processes
Experience with business continuity and incident response procedures aligned with Federal and State laws and regulations
Ability to lead with strategic vision while executing day-to-day operational details
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong critical thinking, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
High integrity and ability to handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position
Company
Ziply Fiber
Ziply Fiber offers fiber-optic phone, TV, and internet with coverage checks, support, and package details.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$500MKey Investors
Cable ONE
2024-11-05Acquired
2022-11-04Corporate Round· $50M
2022-09-08Private Equity· $450M
Leadership Team
David Bohan
Chief Financial Officer
Christopher Denzin
Chief Operating Officer
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