Governance, Risk and Compliance; GRC) Lead
Job in
Township of Northfield, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Listed on 2026-10-14
Listing for:
Medix Technology
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-14
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Information Security & Data Protection, Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Township of Northfield
We are seeking a GRC Lead to drive regulatory compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives across the organization. This role will focus heavily on PCI compliance
, while also supporting HIPAA, GDPR, and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) programs. The ideal candidate has experience operationalizing compliance frameworks, conducting internal audits, managing vendor risk, and supporting enterprise security governance.
- Lead initiatives to achieve and maintain PCI Level 4 compliance
, including control implementation, documentation, and audit readiness. - Support compliance programs aligned with HIPAA security requirements and GDPR privacy regulations
. - Assist with international privacy and regulatory readiness related to global partnerships.
- Maintain and update the enterprise risk register
, including risk identification, prioritization, and mitigation planning. - Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and compliance documentation.
- Support quarterly reporting activities including compliance metrics, risk updates, and executive dashboards.
- Oversee vendor security reviews and third-party risk assessments
. - Manage ongoing monitoring of vendors to ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements.
- Conduct internal audits and access reviews
, including Active Directory account and system-level access assessments. - Track remediation efforts and support follow-up activities related to compliance gaps or audit findings.
- Coordinate with managed service providers (MSPs) supporting operational security tasks.
- Assist with incident response coordination, penetration testing follow-up, and remediation tracking when required.
- Experience working within Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) programs.
- Strong knowledge of PCI DSS
, with experience supporting or leading PCI compliance initiatives. - Familiarity with HIPAA and GDPR regulatory requirements
. - Experience conducting internal audits, access reviews, and vendor risk assessments
. - Ability to communicate compliance risks and program updates to both technical teams and leadership.
- Experience with Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) programs.
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST or ISO 27001
. - Experience supporting global privacy or international regulatory compliance efforts
.
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