Policy Governance Specialist (Remote)

#WeAreCrowdStrike and our mission is to stop breaches. As a global leader in cybersecurity, our team changed the game. Since our inception, our market leading cloud-native platform has offered unparalleled protection against the most sophisticated cyberattacks. We're looking for people with limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to the customer to join us in shaping the future of cybersecurity. Consistently recognized as a top workplace, CrowdStrike is committed to cultivating an inclusive, remote-first culture that offers people the autonomy and flexibility to balance the needs of work and life while taking their career to the next level. Interested in working for a company that sets the standard and leads with integrity? Join us on a mission that matters - one team, one fight.
About the Role:
The Policy Governance Specialist will be part of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance team charged with assisting in the identification, assessment, measurement, monitoring, and reporting of risk through CrowdStrike's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program. The GRC Specialist's primary function will involve leading information security policy, standards, management processes.
The ideal candidate will be up to the challenge of understanding current processes and proactively search for ways to improve CrowdStrike's Information Security Policy and GRC program in ways that support a fast-paced, secure, and empowered environment.
What You'll Do:

• Apply your knowledge of information security in contributing to the organization's direction and mission.
• Develop and recommend policy, standard, and control changes to support mission needs.
• Engage in internal and external compliance programs by independent third party auditors.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and adoption of security content across the enterprise.
• Be directly responsible for achieving control objectives defined in the GRC program.
• Proactively identifying areas of improvement within the company.
• Lead efforts to address and remediate security risks.
• Perform other duties within the scope of governance, risk, and compliance as needed.

What You'll Need:

• Hands-on experience in writing, developing, and maintaining information security policies and standards that align with ISO 27001:2022 and NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 (High impact).
• Excellent writing skills; able to write short and concise while following established writing guides (e.g., APA, Federal Plain Language Guidelines).
• Practical experience leading internal compliance programs, a level of comfort with communications to executives and high-level management.
• Ability to take direction well and work independently while supporting team objectives.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain relationships across a multitude of functions within the company.
• Fundamental technical understanding of key technologies such as operating systems, networks, application development, databases, virtualization, and cloud infrastructures; or at least 5 years job-related experience, or a BA or BS / MA or MS degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Math, Information Security, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Intelligence Studies, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or other related field with at least 3 years experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with native or near-native English language fluency.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with additional policy and regulatory frameworks such as COBIT, SOC1/SOC2, CSA-CCM, ISO 27002/27031, PCI-DSS, and the NIST Risk Management Framework.
• Knowledge of associated standards and frameworks such as SP 800-34, FedRAMP, CMMC, IRAP, and ISMAP.
• Experience building a GRC program, with little assistance.

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This role will require the candidate to periodically undergo and pass additional background and fingerprint check(s) consistent with government customer requirements.
Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-first culture
• Market leader in compensation and equity awards
• Competitive vacation and flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive and inclusive health benefits
• Physical and mental wellness programs
• Paid parental leave, including adoption
• A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Offices with stocked kitchens when you need to fuel innovation and collaboration

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our customers and the communities they serve.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need assistance accessing or reviewing the information on this website or need help submitting an application for employment or requesting an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] for further assistance.
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CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the U.S. is $85,000 - $135,000 per year + variable/incentive compensation + equity + benefits. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location.
Expected Close Date of Job Posting is:12-07-2024