Manager, Cybersecurity GRC, Global

Manager, Cybersecurity GRC

This role can be based in Denver, CO.

The Manager, Cybersecurity GRC supports the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) function to strengthen Vantage Data Centers' cybersecurity posture within assigned regions or functional domains. This role contributes to the development, implementation, and execution of security programs, ensuring alignment with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements while supporting risk identification and mitigation activities.

Partnering cross-functionally across IT, Engineering, Legal, and other business units, the manager collaborates to support the application of policies, controls, and compliance standards. The position contributes to audit readiness, risk management, and performance reporting, assisting in delivering insights into the organization's security and compliance posture.

This role requires a hands-on contributor who collaborates with stakeholders, supports GRC initiatives, and promotes a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement

Essential Job Functions

• Support execution of key components of the cybersecurity GRC program, ensuring implementation of policies, standards, and control frameworks within assigned regions or domains
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and implementation of cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures aligned to industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST
• Support the identification, assessment, and prioritization of cybersecurity risks; assist in tracking and execution of risk treatment plans in alignment with defined risk tolerance
• Support audit readiness and execution across internal and external audits, including coordination, evidence collection, and remediation tracking
• Participate in control validation activities to support effectiveness and consistency of cybersecurity controls
• Support development and delivery of GRC metrics, KPIs, and dashboards; assist in reporting compliance posture and risk exposure to leadership
• Assist in ensuring adherence to regulatory and customer requirements, including audit support and security-related obligations
• Collaborate with IT, OT, Engineering, Legal, and PMO teams to support integration of governance and compliance controls into operational processes
• Escalate compliance issues, audit findings, and risks to senior leadership as appropriate and support resolution activities
• Provide guidance and direction to team members and contribute to team development efforts
• Support alignment of GRC activities with broader cybersecurity priorities within assigned scope
• Contribute to improvements in GRC processes, tools, and automation to enhance efficiency and audit readiness
• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate internally with team members as well as externally with vendors and other service providers.
• Data Center experience is strongly preferred, but not required
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CCSP preferred.
• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing cybersecurity programs, ideally within a data center or critical infrastructure environment.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, compliance requirements, and risk management methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies, including SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and vulnerability management tools.
• Experience in conducting security assessments, penetration testing, and incident response activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and security-related tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to collaborate across departments and with external partners.
• Travel required is expected to be up to 25% but may increase over time as the business evolves

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)
• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
• Compensation for the role will depend on a…