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INTRODUCTION
The Director, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) is responsible for leading DIRECTV's enterprise cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, policy, and security assurance programs. This role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across cybersecurity governance functions, ensuring cybersecurity risks are effectively managed, regulatory and contractual obligations are met, and cybersecurity initiatives align with business objectives. The Director serves as the primary leader for cybersecurity governance activities, executive cybersecurity reporting, risk management, compliance programs, security awareness initiatives, supplier security oversight, and security assurance testing programs. This position manages a team of cybersecurity professionals and contractors and serves as a key partner to technology, business, audit, legal, procurement, privacy, and executive leadership teams.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Here’s what you’ll do:
Cybersecurity Governance:
- Lead the enterprise Cybersecurity Governance Program.
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity KPIs, KRIs, scorecards, and executive reporting.
- Prepare and facilitate monthly Cybersecurity Governance Reviews and executive presentations.
- Track cybersecurity initiatives, remediation activities, and strategic priorities.
- Drive accountability for cybersecurity performance across the organization.
Cyber Risk Management:
- Lead enterprise cyber risk identification, assessment, reporting, and remediation programs.
- Maintain cybersecurity risk registers and risk treatment plans.
- Facilitate risk reviews with business and technology stakeholders.
- Present cybersecurity risk posture to senior leadership.
Policy, Standards and Governance:
- Own cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain governance processes supporting cybersecurity decision-making.
Compliance and Audit:
- Lead cybersecurity compliance activities supporting PCI DSS, SOX, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
- Coordinate internal and external audits.
- Manage remediation efforts resulting from audit findings and assessments.
- Maintain cybersecurity control documentation and evidence repositories.
Third-Party and Supplier Security:
- Lead Supplier Information Security Requirement (SISR) governance and oversight.
- Manage third-party cybersecurity risk assessments and monitoring.
- Partner with Procurement, Legal, and Vendor Management organizations to ensure supplier security compliance.
Security Awareness and Training:
- Lead enterprise cybersecurity awareness, training, and phishing simulation programs.
- Establish metrics to measure effectiveness and maturity.
- Drive continuous improvement of employee cybersecurity culture.
Security Assurance and Testing Programs:
- Provide governance oversight of:
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
- Application Penetration Testing
- Infrastructure Penetration Testing
- Vulnerability Assessment Programs
- Ensure testing results are tracked, reported, and remediated appropriately.
Leadership and People Management:
- Lead and develop cybersecurity governance personnel and contractors.
- Manage vendor and consulting relationships supporting GRC activities.
- Establish goals, objectives, and performance measures for the organization.
- Build a scalable governance function supporting DIRECTV's cybersecurity strategy.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you’ll need to be successful:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- 5 – 7 years required, 10+ years desired progressive cybersecurity experience.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing cybersecurity programs and teams.
- Deep knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and security frameworks.
- Experience with PCI DSS, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and risk management methodologies.
- Experience presenting cybersecurity metrics and risk information to executive leadership.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, PCI ISA, or equivalent certifications.
- Experience leading enterprise cybersecurity governance programs.
- Experience in telecommunications, media, technology, or highly regulated industries.
- Experience building cybersecurity governance organizations during periods of transformation or separation activities.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to: Senior Director, IT & Corporate Cybersecurity
ORGANIZATION SCOPE
- Direct leadership responsibility for Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance functions.
- Oversight of approximately six contractor resources and future employee growth within the GRC organization.
- Enterprise-wide responsibility for cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, policy, awareness, supplier security, and security assurance oversight.
May require a background check due to job duties requiring routine access to DIRECTV and DIRECTV customer’s proprietary data. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction will be considered for employment in accordance with local ordinances and state law.
LOCATION
This is a remote position that can be located anywhere in the contiguous United States.
COMPENSATION
DIRECTV's compensation structure is designed to be market-competitive and fully supports efforts to attract and retain employees. It is the company's policy to offer pay that is competitive with other employers in the local market. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The Base Salary range displayed below reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for each of DIRECTV's 4 (four) US Labor Market Zones. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
- DIRECTV WAGE ZONES: $147,830 - $268,307
- Low (N1): $147,830 - $221,645
- Mid (N2): $155,610 - $233,310
- High (N3): $171,171 - $256,641
- Top (N4): $178,952 - $268,307
Click HERE to review information on some of the largest Designated Market Areas (DMAs). Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the salary ranges reflect base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits - when you consider all of these together, it represents a pretty impressive total compensation package.
EEO STATEMENT
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INTRODUCTION
The Director, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) is responsible for leading DIRECTV's enterprise cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, policy, and security assurance programs. This role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight across cybersecurity governance functions, ensuring cybersecurity risks are effectively managed, regulatory and contractual obligations are met, and cybersecurity initiatives align with business objectives. The Director serves as the primary leader for cybersecurity governance activities, executive cybersecurity reporting, risk management, compliance programs, security awareness initiatives, supplier security oversight, and security assurance testing programs. This position manages a team of cybersecurity professionals and contractors and serves as a key partner to technology, business, audit, legal, procurement, privacy, and executive leadership teams.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Here’s what you’ll do:
Cybersecurity Governance:
- Lead the enterprise Cybersecurity Governance Program.
- Develop and maintain cybersecurity KPIs, KRIs, scorecards, and executive reporting.
- Prepare and facilitate monthly Cybersecurity Governance Reviews and executive presentations.
- Track cybersecurity initiatives, remediation activities, and strategic priorities.
- Drive accountability for cybersecurity performance across the organization.
Cyber Risk Management:
- Lead enterprise cyber risk identification, assessment, reporting, and remediation programs.
- Maintain cybersecurity risk registers and risk treatment plans.
- Facilitate risk reviews with business and technology stakeholders.
- Present cybersecurity risk posture to senior leadership.
Policy, Standards and Governance:
- Own cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Ensure alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain governance processes supporting cybersecurity decision-making.
Compliance and Audit:
- Lead cybersecurity compliance activities supporting PCI DSS, SOX, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
- Coordinate internal and external audits.
- Manage remediation efforts resulting from audit findings and assessments.
- Maintain cybersecurity control documentation and evidence repositories.
Third-Party and Supplier Security:
- Lead Supplier Information Security Requirement (SISR) governance and oversight.
- Manage third-party cybersecurity risk assessments and monitoring.
- Partner with Procurement, Legal, and Vendor Management organizations to ensure supplier security compliance.
Security Awareness and Training:
- Lead enterprise cybersecurity awareness, training, and phishing simulation programs.
- Establish metrics to measure effectiveness and maturity.
- Drive continuous improvement of employee cybersecurity culture.
Security Assurance and Testing Programs:
- Provide governance oversight of:
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
- Application Penetration Testing
- Infrastructure Penetration Testing
- Vulnerability Assessment Programs
- Ensure testing results are tracked, reported, and remediated appropriately.
Leadership and People Management:
- Lead and develop cybersecurity governance personnel and contractors.
- Manage vendor and consulting relationships supporting GRC activities.
- Establish goals, objectives, and performance measures for the organization.
- Build a scalable governance function supporting DIRECTV's cybersecurity strategy.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What you’ll need to be successful:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- 5 – 7 years required, 10+ years desired progressive cybersecurity experience.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing cybersecurity programs and teams.
- Deep knowledge of cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and security frameworks.
- Experience with PCI DSS, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and risk management methodologies.
- Experience presenting cybersecurity metrics and risk information to executive leadership.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, PCI ISA, or equivalent certifications.
- Experience leading enterprise cybersecurity governance programs.
- Experience in telecommunications, media, technology, or highly regulated industries.
- Experience building cybersecurity governance organizations during periods of transformation or separation activities.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to: Senior Director, IT & Corporate Cybersecurity
ORGANIZATION SCOPE
- Direct leadership responsibility for Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance functions.
- Oversight of approximately six contractor resources and future employee growth within the GRC organization.
- Enterprise-wide responsibility for cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, policy, awareness, supplier security, and security assurance oversight.
May require a background check due to job duties requiring routine access to DIRECTV and DIRECTV customer’s proprietary data. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction will be considered for employment in accordance with local ordinances and state law.
LOCATION
This is a remote position that can be located anywhere in the contiguous United States.
COMPENSATION
DIRECTV's compensation structure is designed to be market-competitive and fully supports efforts to attract and retain employees. It is the company's policy to offer pay that is competitive with other employers in the local market. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The Base Salary range displayed below reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for each of DIRECTV's 4 (four) US Labor Market Zones. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
- DIRECTV WAGE ZONES: $147,830 - $268,307
- Low (N1): $147,830 - $221,645
- Mid (N2): $155,610 - $233,310
- High (N3): $171,171 - $256,641
- Top (N4): $178,952 - $268,307
Click HERE to review information on some of the largest Designated Market Areas (DMAs). Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the salary ranges reflect base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits - when you consider all of these together, it represents a pretty impressive total compensation package.
EEO STATEMENT
Fair Chance Ordinance Notice for Los Angeles County applying for jobs at DIRECTV
Compliance Notice Regarding Use of Automated Decision-Making Tools in Hiring Process
Apply today!
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote risk and compliance jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, law, business, or a related field
- Experience with regulatory frameworks such as SOX, HIPAA, BSA, or GDPR
- Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies and internal control testing
- Familiarity with GRC platforms such as MetricStream, Archer, or ServiceNow
- Professional certification such as CRCM, CCEP, CRISC, or CIA preferred
- Strong written communication skills for policy drafting and regulatory reporting
Tips for Your Remote Risk And Compliance Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote risk and compliance openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show your async written communication skills
Remote risk and compliance work runs on written output: memos, policy drafts, audit findings, and regulatory summaries. Highlight specific examples of these in your application materials, because remote hiring managers read written communication as a proxy for how you will actually function on a distributed team.
Demonstrate command of remote compliance tools
Call out your hands-on experience with GRC platforms such as Archer, LogicGate, or ServiceNow GRC, and with document management and e-signature workflows. Remote employers treat tool fluency as a baseline signal that you can operate independently without office IT support.
Target regulated sectors with distributed teams
Fintech, insurance, and digital health companies run compliance functions remotely as a matter of structure, not exception. Focus your outreach on employers in those sectors with geographically distributed legal or risk teams, since they already have the processes and tolerance for fully remote compliance hires.
Prepare for a remote-style interview process
Remote risk and compliance interviews often include a written exercise or take-home case study to test how you structure analysis and communicate findings in text. Practice articulating regulatory reasoning clearly in writing, not just verbally, before your first screening call.
Remote Risk And Compliance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote risk and compliance job?
Target companies with distributed legal, finance, or compliance teams, since those organizations already have the infrastructure to support remote risk and compliance work. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, precise written communication, and comfort with async tools like Slack and shared document workflows. Certifications such as CRCM, CAMS, or a CCEP strengthen your case, and demonstrating experience with regulatory frameworks like SOX, BSA, or HIPAA in past roles closes the gap.
Which companies hire remote risk and compliances?
Employers currently hiring remote risk and compliances include Angi, Aprio, and Airbnb, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first fintechs, distributed insurance carriers, and large regulated enterprises with geographically scattered compliance teams are among the most consistent sources of fully remote risk and compliance openings.
Can you get a remote risk and compliance job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level risk and compliance roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-person supervision. Remote-first compliance teams at smaller fintechs or insurtech startups occasionally hire junior analysts. Showing completed coursework in regulatory topics, a relevant certification in progress, or a portfolio of written policy summaries or risk assessments can substitute for direct work history.
Do you need a degree for remote risk and compliance jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated knowledge of regulatory frameworks, relevant certifications like CAMS, CRCM, or CFE, and a history of handling compliance tasks over a formal degree. Senior remote roles often still list a degree preference, but candidates who can show concrete results, such as audit outcomes or policy implementations, regularly move forward without one.
Which industries hire the most remote risk and compliances?
Most remote risk and compliance openings sit in Insurance, Technology & Software, and Telecommunications, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Those sectors hire risk and compliances remotely because their regulatory obligations apply regardless of geography, making distributed compliance teams a practical and cost-effective structure.
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