Workato is seeking a detail-oriented, driven, and technically experienced Senior GRC Analyst to strengthen and advance its security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) program — with a primary focus on FedRAMP authorization and ongoing federal compliance operations.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, audits, risk management, compliance, or remediation
- Hands-on FedRAMP experience required — including direct involvement in FedRAMP authorization (Moderate or High baseline preferred), SSP authoring, POA&M management, or 3PAO coordination
- Deep familiarity with NIST 800-53 Rev 5 control families and FedRAMP-specific overlays, guidance, and templates
- Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or Google Cloud (government regions)
- Proven ability to negotiate and prioritize risk remediation with internal and federal stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
- Strong understanding of security controls in cloud environments, including boundary definition, encryption, access control, and vulnerability management
- Familiarity with NIST 800-171 and CMMC as complementary federal frameworks
- Experience auditing frameworks such as PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001/27701
- Relevant certifications strongly preferred: CISSP, CISA, FedRAMP-specific training (e.g., FedRAMP PMO courses), or similar
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate federal compliance requirements into technical actions and executive-level summaries
- High energy and adaptability in a fast-paced, high-stakes compliance environment
- Strong collaboration and knowledge-sharing mindset across engineering, legal, and customer-facing teams
- Excellent time management and organizational skills — particularly for managing concurrent ConMon and audit cycles
- High attention to detail, integrity, and ethical standards consistent with handling federal data and programs
- Willingness to learn and take on new challenges as Workato's federal footprint grows
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Relocation Assistance
