Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance SME

Due to contract requirements, United States Citizenship is required for this role.

• Lead governance, risk, and compliance activities in alignment with NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, NIST CSF, and other applicable federal and state standards.
• Conduct risk assessments, control gap analyses, and compliance evaluations.
• Support audit activities, including internal reviews, external audits, and regulatory examinations.
• Develop Risk assessment procedures.
• Advise executive leadership on risk tolerance, compliance exposure, and mitigation strategies.
• Provides management with risk assessments, compliance briefings, and strategic recommendations affecting enterprise security objectives.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or other related disciplines preferred.
• General
  
  Experience:
  
  Must have at least eight (8) years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC).
• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  Must have at least three (3) years of experience utilizing GRC solutions.
• Proven organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• US citizen.
• Preferred certifications:
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP);
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM);
  • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC); and
  • Certified Authorization Professional (CAP).

Braxton-Grant is committed to being a place where talented people do their best work. You’ll join a collaborative, high‑performing team that values curiosity, knowledge‑sharing, and continuous improvement. We support your growth through competitive pay, meaningful professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both at work and beyond.

Pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation rates vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: government contract rates; education; relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies; and certifications. Pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.

We offer comprehensive benefits for full-time employees:

• Employer-subsidized HSA-compliant medical plans with out-of-network coverage and wellness rewards
• Vision and dental PPO plans
• Employer-paid short term disability coverage
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D coverage
• Voluntary long-term disability
• Voluntary supplemental disability, hospital protection, accident insurance, critical illness and cancer, and whole life policies
• 401k plan with generous employer match
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• Employee referral bonus eligibility
• Up to 160 hours of PTO annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations
• 10 paid holidays

Braxton-Grant Technologies, Inc. is a respected provider of global cybersecurity services, platforms, training, and support for public‑and private‑sector organizations. Serving as trusted advisors to our clients, our security and network specialists are known for their listen‑first approach. We take the time to understand your organization, mission, and priorities before recommending and deploying the most effective and practical solution available. Our engineers are security‑cleared, vendor‑certified U.S. citizens with proven experience in environments from defense to healthcare.

We are ISO 9000:2015, 20000‑1:2018, 27001:2013 and 20243 registered, are based in Maryland, and offer a broad array of U.S. government contract vehicles.

Braxton-Grant Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.