{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4f2529ce65c1107768a7a4ba","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4f2529ce65c1107768a7a4ba","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4f2529ce65c1107768a7a4ba","title":"GRC Engineer - REMOTE","description":"Join the People Helping People\n\nVelera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nWe are seeking a GRC Engineer to lead the transformation of our Technology Compliance program. In this role, you will replace manual audit testing with Compliance-as-Code (CaC), Policy-as-Code (PaC), and Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM) by embedding controls into the CI/CD pipelines to ensure systems remain continuously secure and compliant in our Azure cloud ecosystem. Leveraging your expertise, you will focus heavily on automating technical controls for data persistence layers, ensuring our infrastructure remains continuously compliant with SOC 1/2, NIST and PCI-DSS throughout a complex ecosystem.\n\nA Day in the Life\n\nCompliance-as-Code: Embed security checks directly into development workflows and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to block non-compliant deployments before they reach production.\nPolicy-as-Code (PaC) Engineering: Design, write, and maintain executable policies using Azure Policy, Open Policy Agent (OPA), or Rego to prevent non-compliant infrastructure deployments.\nContinuous Control Monitoring (CCM): Build and maintain automated pipelines that continuously audit cloud environments, specialized database clusters, and storage systems against compliance baselines.\nDatabase & Data Compliance: Design automated controls for database security, focusing on data-at-rest encryption, automated key rotation, data masking, database activity monitoring (DAM), and secure access controls (IAM/PIM).\nCI/CD Security Integration: Inject automated compliance and configuration checks directly into our DevOps deployment pipelines to catch configuration drifts before code reaches production.\nAudit Evidence Automation: Develop Python, PowerShell, or Go scripts to automatically gather, aggregate, and store point-in-time evidence for SOC, NIST, and PCI audits.\nRemediation Automation: Solution to automatically remediate any potential control failures including Attestations\nRisk Assessments: Identify, document, and quantify technical security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, translating them into business-impact metrics for leadership.\nPerform all other duties as assigned.\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelors Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems (MIS), or equivalent experience\nExceptional background in database administration with deep knowledge of technical database compliance rules (PCI-DSS) requirements and knowledgable in Security GRC practices.\n10 + years as subject matter expert formerly in DBA roles and/or GRC Engineer\nStrong program management skills in large complex organizations.\nPropose solutions and implement effectively with minimal oversight.\nCapable of building strong relationships with Security, Engineering, Product and other key stakeholders.\nAbility to demonstrate GRC Engineering practices and use of AI solutions.\nPrevious GRC tooling for control automation experience highly desired.\n\nAbout Velera\n\nAt Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera.\n\nPay Equity\n\n$110,100.00 - $143,100.00\n\nActual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.\n\nGreat Work/Life Benefits!\n\nCompetitive wages\n\nMedical with telemedicine\n\nDental and Vision\n\nBasic and Optional Life Insurance\n\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\n\nMaternity, Parental, Family Care\n\nCommunity Volunteer Time Off\n\n12 Paid Holidays\n\nCompany Paid Disability Insurance\n\n401k (with employer match)\n\nHealth Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\n\nSupplemental Insurance\n\nMental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nWellness program\n\nBenefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions\n\nVelera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.\n\nVelera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following \"EEO is the Law\" Poster . Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.\n\nVelera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here .\n\nThis role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.\n\nAs an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at recruiters@velera.com for assistance.","company":"Velera","rawCompany":"velera","isRemote":true,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-06T13:28:56.839Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"11-9199.02","title":"Compliance Managers","slug":"compliance-managers"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"GRC Engineer - REMOTE","description":"Join the People Helping People\n\nVelera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help our clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose: We accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nWe are seeking a GRC Engineer to lead the transformation of our Technology Compliance program. In this role, you will replace manual audit testing with Compliance-as-Code (CaC), Policy-as-Code (PaC), and Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM) by embedding controls into the CI/CD pipelines to ensure systems remain continuously secure and compliant in our Azure cloud ecosystem. Leveraging your expertise, you will focus heavily on automating technical controls for data persistence layers, ensuring our infrastructure remains continuously compliant with SOC 1/2, NIST and PCI-DSS throughout a complex ecosystem.\n\nA Day in the Life\n\nCompliance-as-Code: Embed security checks directly into development workflows and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to block non-compliant deployments before they reach production.\nPolicy-as-Code (PaC) Engineering: Design, write, and maintain executable policies using Azure Policy, Open Policy Agent (OPA), or Rego to prevent non-compliant infrastructure deployments.\nContinuous Control Monitoring (CCM): Build and maintain automated pipelines that continuously audit cloud environments, specialized database clusters, and storage systems against compliance baselines.\nDatabase & Data Compliance: Design automated controls for database security, focusing on data-at-rest encryption, automated key rotation, data masking, database activity monitoring (DAM), and secure access controls (IAM/PIM).\nCI/CD Security Integration: Inject automated compliance and configuration checks directly into our DevOps deployment pipelines to catch configuration drifts before code reaches production.\nAudit Evidence Automation: Develop Python, PowerShell, or Go scripts to automatically gather, aggregate, and store point-in-time evidence for SOC, NIST, and PCI audits.\nRemediation Automation: Solution to automatically remediate any potential control failures including Attestations\nRisk Assessments: Identify, document, and quantify technical security risks, threats, and vulnerabilities, translating them into business-impact metrics for leadership.\nPerform all other duties as assigned.\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelors Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems (MIS), or equivalent experience\nExceptional background in database administration with deep knowledge of technical database compliance rules (PCI-DSS) requirements and knowledgable in Security GRC practices.\n10 + years as subject matter expert formerly in DBA roles and/or GRC Engineer\nStrong program management skills in large complex organizations.\nPropose solutions and implement effectively with minimal oversight.\nCapable of building strong relationships with Security, Engineering, Product and other key stakeholders.\nAbility to demonstrate GRC Engineering practices and use of AI solutions.\nPrevious GRC tooling for control automation experience highly desired.\n\nAbout Velera\n\nAt Velera, inclusion isn’t an initiative – it’s how we work. Guided by a people‑helping‑people philosophy, we cultivate a culture where every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to do their best work. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering meaningful connection across our teams. Through a remote‑first, flexible environment, we prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing and belonging so individuals and teams can collaborate to thrive. Together, we’re shaping a new era of secure, innovative solutions for the clients and communities we serve. Learn more about what it’s like to work at Velera.\n\nPay Equity\n\n$110,100.00 - $143,100.00\n\nActual Pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.\n\nGreat Work/Life Benefits!\n\nCompetitive wages\n\nMedical with telemedicine\n\nDental and Vision\n\nBasic and Optional Life Insurance\n\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\n\nMaternity, Parental, Family Care\n\nCommunity Volunteer Time Off\n\n12 Paid Holidays\n\nCompany Paid Disability Insurance\n\n401k (with employer match)\n\nHealth Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\n\nSupplemental Insurance\n\nMental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\nWellness program\n\nBenefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions\n\nVelera is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.\n\nVelera is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following \"EEO is the Law\" Poster . Velera will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the legal duty to furnish information.\n\nVelera is an E-Verify Employer. Review the E-Verify Poster here . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here .\n\nThis role is currently not eligible for sponsorship.\n\nAs an ongoing commitment to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities please contact a recruiter at recruiters@velera.com for assistance.","datePosted":"2026-09-06T13:28:56.839Z","dateModified":"2026-09-06T13:28:56.839Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Velera","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocationType":"TELECOMMUTE","applicantLocationRequirements":{"@type":"Country","name":"US"},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"4f2529ce65c1107768a7a4ba"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4f2529ce65c1107768a7a4ba"}}