GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) Engineer

MISO is seeking our first GRC (Governance Risk and Compliance) Engineer to establish and strengthen the engineering discipline within our Governance Risk and Compliance program. This role is designed to help the organization prepare for expanding cyber responsibilities emerging technologies such as AI and quantum and the broader industry shift toward automated GRC engineering. You will focus on automating notifications reporting and daily operational workflows to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency. Highâpriority initiatives will span multiple GRC areas emphasizing quickâwin automation opportunities and building a new annual program from the ground up. As the trusted technical lead you will guide key decisions validate solutions and shape the automation roadmap for a highly visible and highâimpact function.

What youll do as our GRC (Governance Risk and Compliance) Engineer:

• Design and develop automation that streamlines controls evidence collection controls testing and workflow orchestration across the GRC ecosystem.
• Build and maintain integrations across GRC platforms internal systems and external APIs to support seamless data flow and workflow consistency.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce manual work improve process consistency and support the longâterm roadmap for GRC automation capabilities.
• Build and maintain automated riskâmanagement processes including risk intake scoring documentation workflows and continuous monitoring.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate complex risk and compliance requirements into scalable engineered solutions.
• Create automation for thirdâparty risk activities such as onboarding assessments monitoring and workflow standardization.
• Write automation scripts using languages and tools like Python PowerShell JavaScript and other modern scripting frameworks.

Skills needed for our GRC (Governance Risk and Compliance) Engineer:

• Bachelors degree in Information Security Cybersecurity Risk Management or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years of professional experience and 4 years of relevant work experience in GRC engineering or a similar role.
• Experience writing automation scripts using Python PowerShell JavaScript or similar tools along with familiarity integrating systems through REST APIs or automation suites.
• Ability to work independently drive initiatives forward and deliver solutions with minimal direction in a fastâmoving environment.
• Strong problemâsolving mindset with a willingness to build new capabilities including complianceâasâcode or policyâasâcode solutions from the ground up.
• Background with Archer or other enterprise GRC platforms and exposure to risk management control frameworks and compliance operations.

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

Transformative innovation is happening in the electric industry from digitalizing homes and distributed resources to renewable energy and an ever-changing grid. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. and through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electricity grid running a robust energy market planning for a bright future its what our immensely hardworking and dedicated team does every day.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $149000 - $163000 USDannually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors including but not limited to location of the role individual competencies education/professional certifications and qualifications/experience.

Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k vacation sick and safe time available on your first day of employment.

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