Job Description
Job Description
Trident Consulting is seeking a “Cybersecurity GRC Lead” for one of our clients in “Burlington, MA” — a global leader in pharmaceutical and medical technology.
Job Title: Cybersecurity GRC Lead
Location: Burlington, MA (Hybrid – Onsite M/W/F required)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Company:
Our client is a leading, publicly traded medical technology and healthcare innovation company focused on developing cutting-edge solutions that improve patient outcomes worldwide. Known for its strong commitment to research, regulatory excellence, and product innovation, the organization operates in a highly regulated environment and partners closely with global stakeholders across engineering, quality, and compliance. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking company driving meaningful advancements in healthcare technology while maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity and governance.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity GRC Lead to drive governance, risk, and compliance initiatives within a regulated technology environment. This role focuses on continuous control monitoring, audit readiness, and cross-functional coordination to ensure cybersecurity compliance across products, systems, and operations.
This is a strategic leadership role centered on governance and oversight—not hands-on technical execution. You will work closely with Engineering, IT, Security, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure all cybersecurity requirements are properly tracked, executed, and documented.
Key Responsibilities:
Governance & Program Oversight
- Own and manage the cybersecurity GRC program, including control schedules and compliance activities
- Maintain policies, procedures, and control documentation
- Define roles, responsibilities, and escalation paths across teams
- Provide regular reporting on KPIs, KRIs, and risk posture to leadership
Risk Management & Compliance
- Track cybersecurity requirements from internal, customer, and regulatory sources
- Manage cybersecurity risk assessments and remediation tracking
- Maintain and update the risk register
Cross-Functional Coordination & Audit Readiness
- Act as the central point of coordination across Engineering, IT, Security, Quality, and Regulatory teams
- Support audit and inspection readiness by ensuring all required artifacts are current and accessible
- Coordinate responses to security questionnaires, audits, and customer requests
Control Assurance
- Oversee execution of recurring controls such as access reviews, vulnerability scans, and patch management
- Ensure proper tracking of remediation activities and SLA adherence
- Coordinate supplier and third-party security requirements
Continuous Improvement
- Drive improvements in GRC processes, reporting, and documentation
- Enhance dashboards, templates, and evidence tracking systems
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, GRC, or risk management within regulated environments
- Strong experience in healthcare, medical devices, life sciences, or similar regulated industries
- Deep understanding of frameworks such as NIST, IEC standards, and regulatory expectations
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
- Experience supporting audits, inspections, and customer security assessments
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base Salary: $118,500 – $148,100
- 10% annual bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Relocation assistance available (up to $10,000)
Additional Details:
- Hybrid schedule with required onsite presence (Monday, Wednesday, Friday; additional days as needed)
- This role is not eligible for sponsorship
Company DescriptionAbout Trident Consulting
Trident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.
We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale
Company Description
About Trident Consulting\r\n\r\nTrident Consulting is an award-winning staffing and consulting firm headquartered in San Ramon, CA. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with Fortune 500 and high-growth companies to deliver high-quality talent across technology, engineering, business operations, and professional services.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements, supporting roles across IT, data & analytics, cloud, cybersecurity, finance & accounting, HR, operations, and more. With a strong focus on hard-to-fill and niche positions, our global recruiting engine enables us to deliver speed, quality, and scale