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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Principal GRC Analyst to join our dynamic and evolving Governance, Risk, and Compliance team. In this critical role, you will support and enhance our GRC program with a strong focus on ISO 27001 compliance, internal audits, and protecting sensitive data across our intellectual property, manufacturing operations, and global supply chain. The ideal candidate will bring extensive expertise in risk management, regulatory requirements, and security controls, along with a strong track record of leading or supporting GRC programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and maintenance of documentation, policies, procedures, and standards aligned with ISO 27001.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders and senior leadership to conduct risk assessments and ensure effective risk management and mitigation strategies.

• Assist with both internal and external audits, including coordination with auditors, preparing relevant audit documentation, and tracking audit findings and resolutions.

• Support the vendor risk management process by evaluating third-party vendors and partners to identify and assess potential risks.

• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks across the company, ensure timely mitigation actions are implemented.

• Plan, execute, and manage internal audits and support third party certification audits.

• Prepare regular compliance and risk reports for senior management, highlighting key areas, trends, and performance against key compliance metrics.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks. Recommend improvements to GRC processes and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Risk Management, Computer Science, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience using risk management and GRC platforms to automate control testing, conduct risk assessments, and track compliance.

• Demonstrated experience in cyber governance, cyber risk, and compliance in a dynamic and complex business environment.

• Strong understanding of ISO 27001 requirements and the certification process.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to explain compliance requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Solid background and experience developing and maintaining required documentation of compliance processes, policies, procedures, and controls.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills and great attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing sector.

• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISA, CISM, or CRISC (or in progress towards certification).

• Strong understanding of security concepts and a broad range of security risks and controls.

• Ability to analyze complex cybersecurity risks, identify control weaknesses, and recommend actionable mitigation strategies.

• Familiarity/proficiency with GRC software tools and platforms to streamline risk assessments, compliance monitoring, controls testing, and corrective actions.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Carrying, Feeling, Handling, Hearing, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

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Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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