Solution Architect β Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
26 days ago
Bristol
Job Advert: Solution Architect β Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Location: [UK or US ] Department: Technology / Professional Services Employment Type: Full-time About Us My client is a fast-growing leader in the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) domain, helping organizations strengthen resilience, stay compliant, and make informed risk-based decisions. Their solutions support enterprises across industries to manage complex regulatory environments, mitigate risk, and drive operational efficiency. Seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect with deep expertise in GRC solutions to join our team. This is an opportunity to shape the architecture of enterprise-grade solutions that have a real impact on global organizations. The Role As a Solution Architect (GRC), you will: β’ Act as the technical authority for the design and delivery of GRC solutions, ensuring alignment with client business needs, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices., β’ Partner with stakeholders (CISOs, Risk Officers, Compliance Managers, CIOs) to translate complex requirements into scalable solution architectures., β’ Guide pre-sales engagements, providing technical leadership and thought partnership during customer discussions., β’ Own solution blueprints and oversee implementation, ensuring delivery excellence, security, and sustainability., β’ Stay ahead of regulatory, security, and technology trends to advise both clients and internal teams. Key Responsibilities β’ Design end-to-end GRC architectures across domains such as:, β’ Risk Management (operational, IT, third-party, enterprise risk), β’ Compliance Management (regulatory, audit, policy), β’ Governance & Controls (internal controls frameworks, SOX, ISO 27001, GDPR, etc.), β’ Integrate GRC platforms with broader enterprise systems (ERP, IAM, SIEM, cloud environments)., β’ Develop reference architectures, standards, and best practices to accelerate delivery., β’ Provide hands-on technical guidance to project teams during implementations., β’ Support RFP/RFI responses and technical proposals., β’ Mentor junior architects and consultants, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. What Weβre Looking For β’ Proven track record (3+ years) in solution architecture or technical consulting, ideally within the GRC / risk management / compliance space., β’ Strong knowledge of GRC platforms such as RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC, MetricStream, OneTrust, LogicGate, or similar., β’ Solid understanding of IT risk management, regulatory frameworks, and security best practices., β’ Technical depth in cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and enterprise integration (APIs, data pipelines, middleware)., β’ Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills., β’ Ability to bridge business and technical discussions with credibility at both C-level and engineering levels., β’ Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, TOGAF, or equivalent) highly desirable. What We Offer β’ Competitive salary and performance bonus., β’ Flexible working model (remote/hybrid)., β’ Professional development and certification support., β’ Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects with global enterprises., β’ A collaborative, innovative culture where your ideas make a difference.