Senior InfoSec GRC Specialist
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What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 1d ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 59d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-09-04). Last seen at its source just now.
We have tracked this listing since 4 Sep 2026 (59 days). The employer's board dropped it 2 times and re-listed it; it was last seen there just now.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
India
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
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Workable employer's own board first seen 59d ago · last seen just now
- posted 2026-10-16
The listing
About Velsera
Medicine moves too slow. At Velsera, we are changing that.
Velsera was formed in 2023 through the shared vision of Seven Bridges and Pierian, with a mission to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of life-changing insights.
Velsera provides software and professional services for:
- AI-powered multimodal data harmonization and analytics for drug discovery and development
- IVD development, validation, and regulatory approval
- Clinical NGS interpretation, reporting, and adoption
With our headquarters in Boston, MA, we are growing and expanding our teams located in different countries!
What will you do?
Compliance & Governance
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive information security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with the ISO 27001 framework
- Lead, manage, and mature the organization's Information Security Management System including risk treatment, internal audits, and readiness for external certification audits.
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Security and Privacy Rules, ensuring compliance for all systems, processes, and applications handling PII and Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Conduct continuous monitoring and evidence collection to demonstrate compliance with relevant frameworks.
- Plan, conduct and manage internal and supplier audits
- Plan GRC activities, prioritise and implement them in timebound manner.
- Perform detailed security risk assessments and gap analyses on new and existing systems, with a focus on cloud infrastructure
- Collaborate with Product, Technology, IT and Security teams to implement security controls into cloud / infra / environments, ensuring compliance. Provide technical guidance to them on implementing controls and best practices, specifically related to cloud security architecture and configurations.
- Review risk mitigations periodically and track remediation efforts to closure.
- Conduct third-party vendor risk assessments, focusing on their adherence to required compliance standards.
- Develop and deliver targeted security awareness and training programs focused on HIPAA and ISO 27001 requirements for all staff, including technical teams.
- Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and processes to enhance the compliance and risk posture.
- Stay current on emerging cloud security threats, regulatory changes, and updates to the ISO 27001 family of standards and HIPAA.
Requirements
What do you bring to the table?
· Experience:
- Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in Information Security GRC, with a focus on risk management, compliance, and governance.
- Proven, hands-on experience driving and maintaining ISO 27001 certification programs.
- Deep practical knowledge and experience of implementing security controls ensuring compliance in a technical, cloud-centric environment.
- Strong technical competency in Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and related cloud-native security services.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or related field.
- Certifications (One or more highly preferred):
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor
- CCSK (Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge) or equivalent Cloud-specific security certification (e.g., AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer).
- Hands-on experience with NIST 800-53 compliance frameworks is required.
Soft Skills
- Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex security and compliance requirements / controls into clear actionable
- Strong project management and organizational skills to handle multiple, simultaneous audit and compliance initiatives.
- A collaborative and proactive mindset, with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Benefits
- Flexible Work & Time Off - Embrace hybrid work models and enjoy the freedom of unlimited paid time off to support work-life balance.
- Health & Well-being - Access comprehensive group medical and life insurance coverage, along with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and wellness support.
- Growth & Learning - Fuel your professional journey with continuous learning and development programs designed to help you upskill and grow.
- Engaging & Fun Work Culture - Experience a vibrant workplace with team events, celebrations, and engaging activities that make every workday enjoyable.
- & Many More...