Governance Risk Compliance Solutions Engineer Principal

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Location: Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work
About the opportunity
We are seeking a Principal GRC Solutions Engineer to lead the design and implementation of Governance, Risk, and Compliance solutions. The role currently focuses on platforms such as ProcessUnity and or AuditBoard, with the flexibility to evaluate, adopt, or migrate to new GRC technologies in the near future.
You will be a strategic technical leader, responsible for architecting scalable, integrated risk management frameworks that support enterprise-wide compliance, audit, and risk mitigation objectives. Your expertise will guide the evolution of our GRC technology stack to meet changing business needs and regulatory environments.


What you'll get to do

• Lead architecture, design, and deployment of GRC solutions using ProcessUnity, AuditBoard, and potentially new or emerging GRC platforms.
• Translate risk, compliance, and audit requirements into technical configurations, workflows, and automation within GRC tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across InfoSec, Legal, Compliance, Audit, and IT to drive adoption and integration of GRC processes.
• Develop proof-of-concept demos and solution prototypes to assess suitability of existing and future platforms.
• Define best practices, reusable frameworks, and integration strategies across GRC technologies.
• Mentor junior GRC engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.
• Stay informed on relevant regulations and GRC technology trends to guide platform selection and enhancements.
• Manage integration of GRC systems with enterprise tools (e.g., ERP, IAM, SIEM) through APIs and middleware.
• Lead initiatives to automate risk assessments, control testing, vendor risk management, and audit workflows.
Skills and experience we value
• 5+ years experience implementing GRC solutions with hands-on experience on ProcessUnity, AuditBoard, or similar tools.
• Proven ability to deliver enterprise-scale GRC architectures and solutions.
• Deep understanding of risk management, compliance, and audit lifecycle processes.
• Experience with API integrations, scripting, and data analytics/reporting within GRC contexts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, bridging technical and business perspectives.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving technology platforms.
What would make you really stand out

• Relevant certifications (CRISC, CISA, CISM, CGEIT).
• Familiarity with cloud-based GRC deployments and other platforms like ServiceNow GRC, RSA Archer, or LogicGate.
• Experience with evaluating and migrating GRC platforms.
• Background in consulting or enterprise risk/compliance environments.


What’s in it for you
Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.
We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.
Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.
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