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GRC Compliance Specialist

HappyRobotSpainEngineering
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
3 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

HappyRobot is hiring a remote GRC Compliance Specialist based in Spain to scale compliance frameworks and maintain continuous audit readiness. This technical position suits a security professional with background in GRC platforms and technical controls looking to drive automation within a high-growth AI infrastructure startup.

Role Overview

The GRC Compliance Specialist will own the day-to-day operations of the GRC platform, manage evidence collection, and act as the primary point of contact for external audits and customer security inquiries. This is a technical position where the individual works closely with engineers to automate evidence collection and ensure that security controls remain robust and well-documented.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain and improve the current compliance posture for SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 while assisting with roadmaps for future certifications such as HIPAA and GDPR.
Administer GRC automation platforms to monitor control health in real-time and automate evidence collection.
Lead external audit cycles by serving as the main interface between internal technical teams and external auditors.
Oversee the security questionnaire process and build knowledge bases or trust centers to accelerate sales cycles.
Conduct internal risk assessments and perform vendor security reviews to guarantee supply chain standards.

Requirements

Possess one to three years of professional experience in GRC, IT Audit, or Security Compliance.
Demonstrate background working with SOC 2 or ISO 27001 frameworks.
Ability to comprehend technical security controls including encryption, identity and access management, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud logs, and explain them clearly to non-technical individuals.
Prior practical usage of GRC automation tools such as Vanta, Drata, or Secureframe.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English for drafting auditor-facing evidence and customer-facing security replies.

Nice to Have

Prior work history within a fast-growing SaaS startup environment.
Professional certifications like CISA or CRISC.
Foundational familiarity with cloud infrastructure environments including AWS or GCP.

Skills and Tools

GRC Automation Platforms (Vanta, Drata, Secureframe)
SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001
AWS and GCP cloud environments
Technical security controls (IAM, encryption, CI/CD, cloud logs)

Salary and Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package featuring coverage for healthcare, dental, and vision.
Competitive salary alongside equity offerings in a high-growth startup environment.

About the Company

HappyRobot provides the core infrastructure for global enterprises to build and orchestrate autonomous AI workforces that operate across entire enterprise systems. Founded in Y Combinator and backed by leading investors such as a16z, Base10, Prysm Capital, and Eurazeo with over $150 million raised, the company builds proprietary voice stacks, models, and orchestration layers to power critical operations worldwide.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official HappyRobot careers page or website to submit their application.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Is this position remote?

Yes, this role is remote and based in Spain.

What level of experience is required?

The role requires one to three years of experience in GRC, IT Audit, or Security Compliance.

What compliance frameworks will I work with?

You will maintain and improve compliance for SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001, while assisting with roadmaps for certifications like HIPAA and GDPR.

What tools are used for automation in this role?

The team uses GRC automation platforms such as Vanta, Drata, Secureframe, or similar tools.

What benefits are included?

Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a competitive salary and equity.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official HappyRobot careers page.

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